BROCCOLI-APPLE SALAD WITH BACON

Broccoli-Apple Salad with Bacon image

Crunchy and colorful, this salad is hard to resist with bacon, apples and cranberries. You'll appreciate its make-ahead convenience.-Jennifer Thornley, Butler, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cauliflowerets
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 pound sliced maple-flavored bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and cranberries. Toss apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; add to vegetable mixture and toss. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, syrup and remaining lemon juice. Stir into broccoli mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, stir in bacon and sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.