Broccoli Salad with Turkey
Looking for a vibrant and refreshing side dish that will impress at your next gathering? This Broccoli Salad with Turkey is packed with crunchy broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, savory turkey bits, and a creamy dressing that brings everything together beautifully. Perfect for summer barbecues or holiday dinners, this salad is not just delicious; it’s also easy to prepare and makes for great leftovers. With its delightful mix of flavors and textures, it’s sure to be a hit among family and friends!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads broccoli (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10–11 strips cooked turkey bacon (or substitute crispy chickpeas for a vegetarian option)
- 1 and 1/4 cups Miracle Whip OR mayonnaise
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white grape juice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 and 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in the oven until crispy. Let it cool before chopping.
- In a bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise), lemon zest, lemon juice, white grape juice vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper to create the dressing.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and add to the dressing along with cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheese, and most of the turkey bacon. Mix well.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg