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A bowl of creamy broccolini salad with bacon, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
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Broccolini Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 265kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb broccolini , trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup mayonnais e
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare an ice bath.
  • Blanch the broccolini in boiling water for 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
  • Transfer broccolini to ice bath for 1 minute, then drain and pat thoroughly dry.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar.
  • Add the broccolini, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon to the bowl.
  • Toss the mixture until all components are evenly coated in the dressing.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.