Best Broccoli Salad
A family-friendly, easy broccoli salad recipe with crisp bacon, onions, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and a lightly sweetened, easy four-ingredient dressing. This broccoli salad comes together quickly and is perfect for potlucks, family reunions, and parties.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Salad
- 1.33 lbs broccoli florets finely chopped into bite-size pieces
- 8 slices crispy cooked bacon chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, cider vinegar, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, onions, cranberries, and almonds.
- Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to coat.
- Cover and chill for 1-2 hours before serving. Toss again right before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, chill the salad for a few hours before serving. You can blanch the broccoli if desired for a softer texture. Substitutions include different nuts, adding cheese, or switching dried fruits.