Description
A tangy, creamy American side dish with crisp broccoli, halal bacon, toasted sunflower seeds, plump cranberries, and a homemade mayonnaise dressing. Balanced textures and flavors make this salad a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
4 oz halal bacon, chopped (cooked and drained)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
Instructions
Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets
Cook halal bacon in a skillet until crispy; drain on paper towels
Toast sunflower seeds in a dry pan until golden
Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper to create dressing
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cooked bacon, cranberries, red onion, and toasted sunflower seeds
Pour dressing over the mixture and toss to coat evenly
Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving for optimal flavor
Notes
Bacon can be substituted with halal-certified crispy turkey strips for meat lovers
Fresh cranberries can be used instead of dried if desired
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Add shredded halal chicken for a heartier main dish option
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Chopping and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg