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Kid-Approved Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

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A fresh, crunchy broccoli salad with a balanced sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing that kids and adults love. Perfect as a healthy side dish for family dinners, potlucks, or lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 340g)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion (about 40g)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (56g)
  • ½ cup cooked bacon bits (60g)
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds (35g)
  • ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries (40g)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120g)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (42g)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (15g)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15ml)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the broccoli florets thoroughly. Cut into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red onion. Soak onion in cold water for 10 minutes if desired, then drain well.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy or use store-bought bacon bits. Chop or crumble into small pieces. Measure out sunflower seeds and raisins.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onion, shredded cheddar, bacon bits, sunflower seeds, and raisins. Pour the dressing over and gently toss until everything is coated evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors marry and the broccoli soak up the dressing. Serve chilled.

Notes

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to blend flavors and soften broccoli’s bitterness. Dry broccoli thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Soak onion in cold water to mellow flavor if desired. Adjust honey for sweetness preference. Substitute sunflower seeds for pumpkin seeds or omit for nut allergies. Use quality crispy bacon for best flavor.

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Keywords: broccoli salad, honey mustard dressing, kid-friendly salad, healthy side dish, easy broccoli recipe, family dinner salad

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