BROCCOLI & CRANBERRY SALAD

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I found some recipes that were close, but I couldn't find the *exact* recipe that I usually make (ever since I hounded it out of a co-worker after a potluck years ago, even before I had any desire or ability to cook much at all). This salad is always good with almost anything, except maybe pancakes... nah, even then I bet the bacon would make it would be good ;) The whole Craisins thing make this a natural for the holidays that involve some form of cranberries. That said, it's great in the summer, too.

Provided by Maggie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, see note
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup craisins dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • (Bacon note: Original recipe calls for 1 C cooked and crumbled bacon, but for Nutrition Info to appear and include bacon, I had to go with 8 slices. Truthfully, I use about a whole 12 oz to 16 oz package.).
  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined using a fork or wire whisk.
  • Add dressing to salad and mix well.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 37.9, Sodium 644, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 18.9, Protein 11.9

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