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Broccoli Cranberry Salad

Enhance your holiday spread with this delightful Broccoli Cranberry Salad.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Western
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 344kcal
Author Bintu Hardy

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 pound (453g) Broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup (118g) Gouda cheese diced
  • ¾ cup (65g) Dried cranberries
  • ½ cup (26g) Diced red onion
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and cut into pieces
  • ½ cup (50g) Walnuts

Dressing:

  • ½ cup (115g) Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup (115g) Sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • Honey optional

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to boiling.
  • Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and transfer into a bowl of ice water for 3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Pour the dressing over the broccoli.
  • Toss the broccoli in the dressing and let rest for 5 minutes for it to absorb the dressing.
  • Add the cheese, cranberries, bacon and walnuts and mix well.
  • Serve immediately or chill for a few hours before serving.

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Notes

  • Use just the broccoli florets and omit the stalks.
  • Some broccoli salads call for broccoli to be steamed. Just a quick blanch is all that is needed for the broccoli in this recipe. 
  • Combine the dressing in a separate small bowl. 
  • Taste the dressing for seasoning before adding it to the broccoli mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed. 
  • This salad is a great recipe for your holiday table but can be enjoyed all year round. 
  • You can serve this salad right away but making it at least one hour in advance lets all the flavors bloom. 
  • If making ahead, add the crumbled bacon just before serving.
  • Serve cold. 
  • This makes a great side dish for your weeknight dinner. 
  • Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • There are 13 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 1mg