Are you looking for a fresh and appealing side dish – try this Cranberry Broccoli and Walnut Salad Recipe.
Throwing together a pretty salad using seasonal veggies, nuts and berries might be just the thing!
A good friend of mine made this salad for me when I was a new mother, and it’s one of my favorites.
It’s also very easy to adapt using your preferred ingredients.
Add more veggies, or substitute dried cherries for a little more sweetness.
Use sunflower seeds instead of toasted walnuts for shorter prep time.
You start by cutting up fresh broccoli.
Place in a large bowl along with a cup of dried cranberries, a cup of toasted walnuts and bacon pieces.
Mix up the simple dressing; there are just 3 ingredients (1 cup of mayo, 2 T sugar and 2 T of apple cider vinegar).
Toss everything together and chill before serving. It’s even better the next day, so make ahead to save some time.
Here’s the full recipe:
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Cranberry Broccoli and Walnut Salad Recipe
Ingredients
4 cups broccoli, chopped in small pieces
1 cup dried cranberries or cherries
1 cup walnuts
3 oz. package of real bacon pieces
1 cup mayo
2 T sugar
2 T apple cider vinegar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking pan with foil and lightly grease it by spraying or rubbing with oil.
Spread walnuts on top and toast lightly for about 5-8 minutes.
While the nuts are cooling, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.
Pour over broccoli, cranberries, walnuts and bacon in a large bowl. Toss well and chill.
Enjoy!
Cranberry, Broccoli and Walnut Salad Recipe
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