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broccoli cranberry almond salad in a bowl

Broccoli Cranberry Salad Recipe

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 331kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Broccoli Cranberry Salad is the ultimate side dish recipe for any occasion. The flavor combo is especially perfect for the holidays!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced broccoli
  • ¼ cup minced red onion
  • cup Real Mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup honey-roasted sliced almonds
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 4 slices crumbled cooked bacon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven broiler to high.
  • Spread the diced broccoli over a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the broccoli with oil then place it under the oven broiler until it is slightly charred. Watch closely – it will burn quickly. Remove from oven.
    4 cups diced broccoli
  • Place all ingredients except for the bacon in a medium serving dish/bowl. Mix well and refrigerate 1-2 hours or until ready to serve.
    ¼ cup minced red onion, ⅓ cup Real Mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ cup honey-roasted sliced almonds, ½ cup dried cranberries
  • Add crisped bacon pieces right before serving.
    4 slices crumbled cooked bacon

Notes

  • Soak the onion in cold water for 15 minutes to take the edge off.
Storage: Store broccoli cranberry salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg