Big Hit Broccoli Salad
Crisp, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, the Big Hit Broccoli Salad combines vibrant fresh broccoli, smoky crumbled bacon, tangy red onion, and creamy shredded cheddar cheese for a dish that truly lives up to its name. Enhanced with sunflower seeds for a nutty crunch and optional sweet raisins, this salad strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Tossed in a velvety dressing made from mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar, every bite is a harmonious blend of tastes and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes and served chilled, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, barbecues, or as a refreshing make-ahead side dish. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, this broccoli salad recipe is a must-try classic that can easily become your go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 6 slices Cooked bacon
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Cut into bite-sized pieces if needed and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Dice half a red onion finely and add it into the bowl with the broccoli and bacon.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and raisins (if using) to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until the salad is well-coated with the dressing.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 636 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 291 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
