Description
If you’re in search of a vibrant and satisfying side dish, this Broccoli Salad with Turkey is sure to delight! Packed with crunchy broccoli, sweet cranberries, and savory turkey, it brings together an irresistible medley of flavors and textures that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for summer barbecues or holiday gatherings, this salad is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a breeze to prepare. Whether you need a quick weeknight meal or a standout dish for your next potluck, this salad has got you covered.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads broccoli (about 1 and 1/2 pounds)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- Cooked turkey (instead of bacon)
- Dressing: mayonnaise
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- white grape juice vinegar
- sugar
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- dry mustard
- cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook the turkey until crispy and set aside to cool before chopping.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, white grape juice vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and add to the dressing along with cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, red onion, and most of the turkey—reserve some for topping.
- Stir gently until well coated.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving or enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg