Layered Broccoli Salad

Name: Layered Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sunflower kernels; 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Everyone enjoys this simple salad with dinner. The layers look festive, and the crisp broccoli, sunflower seeds and bacon are a nice contrast to the chewy bits of dried cranberries.—Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Ingredients

6 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a large glass bowl, layer the broccoli, onion and cranberries. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey and vinegar; drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with cheese, sunflower kernels and bacon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 209 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

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