Best Broccoli Salad

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

Kosher salt

3 heads broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces

2 carrots, shredded

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

1/2 c. dried cranberries

1/2 c. sliced almonds

1/2 c. mayonnaise

3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; generously season with salt. Fill a large bowl with ice water.

Cook broccoli until fork-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to bowl of ice water. Let cool, then drain.

Transfer broccoli to a large bowl. Add carrots, onion, bacon, cranberries, and almonds.

In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over broccoli salad and stir to combine.

Nutrition

• Calories: 575
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 24 mg
• Sodium: 1366 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 39 g
• Dietary Fiber: 16 g
• Total Sugars: 25 g
• Protein: 20 g