Creamy Broccoli Bacon Salad (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 8 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - ⅓ cup red onion, diced
03 - ½ cup dried cranberries
04 - ¼ cup sunflower seeds
05 - ½ cup bacon bits

→ Dressing

06 - 1 cup mayonnaise
07 - 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, diced red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

# Additional Notes:

01 - This salad can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated until serving.
02 - Ensure broccoli is thoroughly dried after washing to prevent watering down the dressing.
03 - Fresh broccoli is used raw in this recipe, no cooking required.
04 - For best presentation, reserve some crisp bacon to sprinkle on top just before serving.
05 - Store-bought coleslaw dressing can be substituted for the homemade dressing if desired.
06 - Leftovers will remain fresh for 4-5 days when properly refrigerated.

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