BROCCOLI SALAD WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS & CRANBERRIES

Broccoli salad is a perfect salad for me because it is so easy to make and perfect for cookouts, potlucks, picnics, or just meals at home. The flavors all come together beautifully, the balance of sweet & salty, and the crunch, makes this salad extremely popular and disappear quickly. My family eats fresh vegetables when I make this salad which makes me happy!

Broccoli salad evokes memories of summer picnics and dinner by the pool with the grill fired up. We will have broccoli salad, macaroni salad, fresh fruit salad, fresh baguettes, and different cheeses. You can make additions or substitutions to the ingredients based on your preferences or level of fancy you want, which is great – it is so versatile.

If you need to make it the day before, that is no problem. It is fabulous and gets better after a day. It disappears so quickly that I double the recipe and have it for lunch with grilled chicken. Doubling it is also a good idea when serving it at a gathering because people will come back for more.

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 large head of broccoli (5-6 cups)
⅓ cup red onion diced into small pieces
⅔ cup dried cranberries
½ cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds

Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 Tbsp. white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. white sugar
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Dressing

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, and sugar.
Whisk together thoroughly.
Add salt and black pepper to taste …