Difficulty Medium
Cook Time 15 min
Heat Medium 🌶🌶
A hearty, crunchy broccoli salad loaded with bacon, pepperoni, sharp cheddar, and sweet dried fruit — tossed in a tangy mayo dressing that brings it all together. Perfect for potlucks or as a filling side that eats like a meal.
✨ AI Summary Step-by-Step Cooking Guide Print Share Ingredients 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup dried cherries 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled ½ cup pepperoni slices, cooked crispy and chopped ¾ cup heavy mayonnaise 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon black pepper Directions 1 Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels and crumble. In the same skillet, fry pepperoni slices until crispy, drain, and chop. 2 In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and dried cherries. 3 In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper until smooth. 4 Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is well coated. 5 Add crumbled bacon and chopped pepperoni, toss again, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors blend.
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