The Best Broccoli Salad
  1. Bring 3 quarts water to boil in Dutch oven. Fill large bowl halfway with ice and water.

  2. Add broccoli stalks to pot of boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Add florets and cook until slightly tender, about 1 minute. Drain broccoli, then transfer to bowl of ice water and let sit until chilled, about 5 minutes. Drain again, transfer broccoli to salad spinner, and spin dry.

  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.

  4. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits. Pour the prepared dressing over and mix well.

  5. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥗Salad

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🏞️Picnic🍲Potluck

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 15m

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