Cooking for One

Broccoli Salad for One

Make broccoli salad for one with cheddar, dried cranberries, bacon, and a creamy dressing. Toss, chill for 30 minutes, and enjoy a single serving.

Broccoli Salad for One

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Crunchy broccoli with cheddar, cranberries, bacon, and sunflower seeds in a creamy dressing. Chill it before serving.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseSalad
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories852

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup thick-shredded sharp cheddar
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cooked bacon strip chopped
  • 3 Tbsp chopped red onion
  • 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds
Dressing
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp sugar
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • chef’s knife

Directions
 

  1. Chop the broccoli into small pieces. Combine it in a bowl with the cheddar, cranberries, bacon, red onion, and sunflower seeds.
  2. In a second bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 304g | Calories: 852kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1105mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 5.7g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 3266IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.