Summertime Broccoli Side Salad

May 25, 2021

Summer is here and that calls for cookouts, graduation parties, picnics, and any other reason to enjoy your meals outdoors. Don’t forget to include this tasty broccoli side salad, which features Westby’s medium cheddar cheese. It’s both savory and sweet and pairs perfectly with a nice, juicy sirloin. Plus, it includes a delicious serving of Westby Creamery sour cream.

Ingredients:

Broccoli mixture:

• 5 cups of fresh broccoli florets (about 2 heads of broccoli)
• 8-oz. block of Westby Creamery Medium Cheddar
• ½ red onion
• ½ cup chopped bacon
• ½ cup salted sunflower seeds
• 2/3 cup dried cranberries

Dressing:

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup Westby Creamery Sour Cream
• 1 ½ tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 2 ½ tbsp. sugar
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper

Directions:

1. Chop ½ red onion and cut 8 oz block of Westby Creamery Medium Cheddar Cheese into cubes.
2. Combine red onion, cheese cubes, and the rest of the broccoli mixture ingredients into a large bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss and mix well.
5. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving for the best flavor and texture. Be sure to mix again before serving. (Can be served immediately if preferred.)

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