Description
Elevate your salad game with the vibrant Bang Bang Broccoli Salad! This dish combines crunchy broccoli florets, sweet red bell peppers, and a creamy Sriracha dressing for a delightful explosion of flavors. Perfect as a side for gatherings or a light meal, this salad is not just visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. Whip it up in no time and watch it become the star of any table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup sunflower seeds, lightly toasted
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the Veggies: Wash broccoli under cold water and pat dry. Cut into bite-sized florets.
- Add Color: Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix broccoli florets, bell pepper, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and green onions. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Chill & Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg