Honey Dijon Broccoli Salad

This one has a sweet-tangy dressing, crunchy apples, dried cranberries, and salty bacon. It's familiar enough that people know they'll like it, but different enough to get comments.

No Sweat Summer Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Family Friendly

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leftovers

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Budget Friendly

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: None

Servings: 6–8

Ingredients

• 5 cups broccoli florets, chopped small

• 1 Honeycrisp apple, diced

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• ½ cup sunflower seeds

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced

• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine broccoli, apple, cranberries, sunflower seeds, bacon, onion, and cheese.

2. Whisk together dressing ingredients.

3. Toss everything together.

4. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

What to Serve With It

• Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches