Broccoli Salad with Turkey
Elevate your gatherings with this vibrant Broccoli Salad with Turkey, a refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer barbecues and holiday dinners alike. This recipe combines crunchy broccoli, savory turkey, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy dressing for a deliciously satisfying experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–11 strips cooked turkey
- 2 heads broccoli (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 & 1/4 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons white apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Cook the turkey in the oven until crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, white apple vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper to create the dressing.
- Chop broccoli into small florets and add to the dressing.
- Mix in dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and most of the turkey (reserve some for topping).
- Stir everything together until well combined; serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg