Broccoli-Apple Salad with Bacon

Name: Broccoli-Apple Salad with Bacon
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli florets; 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cauliflowerets; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1 medium red apple, chopped; 1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 pound sliced maple-flavored bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Crunchy and colorful, this salad is hard to resist with bacon, apples and cranberries. You'll appreciate its make-ahead convenience.—Jennifer Thornley, Butler, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

2 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cauliflowerets
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 pound sliced maple-flavored bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and cranberries. Toss apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; add to vegetable mixture and toss.
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, syrup and remaining lemon juice. Stir into broccoli mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, stir in bacon and sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 256 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

Crunchy and colorful, this salad is hard to resist with bacon, apples and cranberries. You'll appreciate its make-ahead convenience.—Jennifer Thornley, Butler, Pennsylvania

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