Easy Broccoli Salad

 

Easy Broccoli Salad with Creamy Coleslaw Dressing

This easy broccoli salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish for summer BBQs, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. It's crisp, creamy, salty-sweet, and ready in minutes—plus, it's packed with flavor from fresh broccoli, cheddar cheese, bacon, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds, all tossed in a creamy dressing.

There’s never a bite left when this hits the table—and the best part? No cooking required (aside from the bacon)!

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  Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

2 (12-ounce) bags of raw broccoli florets

½ cup chopped red onion

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup chopped cooked bacon (or bacon bits)

½ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup sunflower seeds

About 1 cup Kraft Creamy Coleslaw Dressing, or to taste

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  Instructions

1. Prep the broccoli: If the florets are large, chop them into bite-sized pieces.

2. Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the broccoli, red onion, cheese, bacon, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.

3. Add dressing: Pour in the creamy coleslaw dressing and toss until everything is well coated. You can add more or less to your preference.

4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors blend and the broccoli soften slightly.

5. Serve cold and enjoy! Give it a final toss before serving.

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  Pro Tips

Make it ahead: This salad gets even better after a few hours in the fridge.

Customize it: Add more cheese, use turkey bacon, or swap sunflower seeds with pepitas.

Make it lighter: Use a light or yogurt-based dressing if preferred.

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🍴 Serving Suggestions

This broccoli salad is the perfect side dish for:

Grilled chicken or steak

Pulled pork sandwiches

Fried fish or seafood boils

Summer picnics and potlucks

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  Final Thoughts

This creamy broccoli salad is always a hit—simple to make, easy to customize, and irresistibly delicious. It’s one

 of those dishes that people always ask for the recipe... and now you’ve got it!