5-6cupsbroccoli floretsabout 2 ½ heads or 1 lb (450g)
1cupsharp cheddar cheesechunkier style — no fine shredding needed (115g)
⅔cupdried cranberriesfor that tangy sweet kick (85g)
½cupcrumbled baconcooked crispy or just how you like it (60g)
½cupsalted sunflower seedsto add some crunch (60g)
⅓cupred oniondiced into small pieces for a mild bite (50g)
¾cupolive oil mayogoes great with the flavors here (175g)
¼cupsour creamto keep things creamy and cool (70g)
1 ½tablespoonwhite wine vinegaradds a nice tang
3tablespoonssugarto balance the tartness just right (40g)
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Instructions
Get your pressure cooker ready and pour in a bit of water for your broth depth. You want just enough so your broccoli doesn’t sit in water but gets the steam.
Place a steaming basket or trivet in the cooker so broccoli florets don’t get soggy from sitting in liquid.
Add the broccoli florets into the basket carefully. Close the lid and seal it tight; make sure the float valve is down.
Turn the pressure cooker on and set it to high pressure. Wait for the pressure build — that hiss starts to rise up.
Let it cook for just 1 minute. Yes, only one! The broccoli stays crisp and fresh this way.
Once done, don’t use quick release. Instead, go for natural release and wait until the float valve drops on its own. This keeps the broccoli juicy but not soggy.
Open the lid carefully, and transfer broccoli into a large mixing bowl along with cheddar, cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and diced onion.
In a separate bowl, whisk mayo, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper together until smooth. Pour dressing over salad and toss everything gently. Chill it at least 1 hour to get flavors to meld real nice.