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Bacon Broccoli Salad with Cranberries

Crisp broccoli tossed with crispy bacon, tart cranberries, and a creamy mayo dressing—ready in 15 minutes. A TikTok-easy crowd-pleaser that tastes way better than it should.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
8g
Bacon Broccoli Salad with Cranberries
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high until crispy, about 8 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Transfer bacon to paper towels and chop into 1/2-inch pieces once cool.

  3. Step 3

    Toss broccoli florets, chopped bacon, and cranberries in a large bowl.

  4. Step 4

    Whisk mayonnaise with 2 tbsp water until pourable, then drizzle over salad.

  5. Step 5

    Toss until evenly coated, season with salt and pepper, and serve cold.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • paper towels
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk

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