Broccoli Bacon Salad
Crisp, flavorful, and irresistibly crunchy, this Broccoli Bacon Salad is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors. Packed with fresh broccoli florets, crispy cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and a medley of raisins and sunflower seeds, this salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sugar, ties all the ingredients together with a delightful tang. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing side for weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for a vibrant and crowd-pleasing salad that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Keywords: broccoli bacon salad, crunchy salad recipe, easy side dish, bacon and broccoli recipe, potluck salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh broccoli florets
- 8 slices Cooked bacon
- 0.5 medium (diced) Red onion
- 1 cup (shredded) Cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the broccoli florets. Chop them into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Dice half a red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, raisins, and sunflower seeds to the broccoli mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, and apple cider vinegar to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture. Toss well until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Add the crumbled bacon to the salad and gently fold it in to combine.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 523 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 501 mg | 11% | |
*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.
