Broccoli Salad with Turkey
Elevate your gatherings with this refreshing Broccoli Salad with Turkey, a delightful combination of flavors and textures that everyone will adore. This salad is packed with vibrant broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and creamy cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or holiday meals, it brings a healthy twist to your table without compromising on taste. With its easy preparation and crowd-pleasing appeal, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–11 strips cooked turkey bacon
- 2 heads broccoli (about 1.5 pounds or 5–6 cups)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 and 1/4 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 and 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in the oven until crispy; let cool and chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings until smooth.
- Chop the broccoli into small florets.
- Combine the broccoli, cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and most of the chopped turkey bacon with the dressing; mix well.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg