Crunchy Broccoli and Bacon Salad Recipe

This salad screams summer to me! I am in Michigan, enjoying a vacation with my sister Shannon and her family right now. This is a salad that my brother in law Jeff makes often. I can see why he does, as it is a fresh and unique recipe. He grilled up some chicken to go with this, and the meal was absolutely delicious. I love the crunchiness of the broccoli, saltiness of the bacon, and the sweetness of the cranberries. They all go so well with each other. I also love that this salad is mayo free, making it great to bring with to a picnic or BBQ! I would like to thank my sister Shannon, for taking the amazing pictures for this post! You can check out her blog Speaking in Plain Shamish! Enjoy!!

Crunchy Broccoli and Bacon Salad (print recipe)

What you need:

8 cups fresh broccoli florets

1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup canola oil

1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup sunflower kernels

3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onions and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar and sugar. Drizzle sauce over broccoli and toss to coat. Chill until serving. Mix in sunflower kernels and bacon just before serving. 

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Recipe Source:

Taste of Home (slightly adapted)

This recipe was shared at:
Manic Monday at Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Recipe Round Up at Gooseberry Patch
Mix it Up Monday at Flour me With Love
Mealtime Monday at Couponing and Cooking
Summer Salad Sunday at Easy Natural Food
Church Supper at Everyday Mom's Meals
Weekend Potluck at The Better Baker
Full Plate Thursday at Miz Helen's Country Cottage
Whatcha Whipped up Wednesday at DJ's Sugar shack
All My Bloggy Friends at Love Bakes Good Cakes
Tuesday Talent Show at Chef in Training