Broccoli Cranberry Salad

Name: Broccoli Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound); 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup sunflower kernels; 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Elevate your side dish salad game with this recipe for broccoli cranberry salad. The combination of fresh broccoli florets, sweet chewy cranberries and tangy vinaigrette is a sure winner.

Ingredients

8 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 pound)
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, green onions and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar and sugar until blended; drizzle over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 121 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Growing up, I never liked broccoli, but I'm hooked on this salad's light, sweet taste. It gives broccoli a whole new look and personality. —Jessica Conrey, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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