Broccoli Salad with Bacon Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 10-11 strips cooked bacon
• 2 heads broccoli (about 1 and 1/2 pounds)
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1 1/4 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Cook the bacon: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bacon on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until crispy. Let cool and chop.
2. 2 Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
3. 3 Chop broccoli: Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets.
4. 4 Combine: Add chopped broccoli to the dressing along with cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheese, red onion, and most of the bacon. Mix well.
5. 5 Serve or chill: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

NUTRITION

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g