Broccoli Crunch Salad
Bright, crunchy, and packed with irresistible flavor, this Broccoli Crunch Salad is the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet. Featuring crisp broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and a delightful mix of sunflower seeds and raisins, this salad delivers satisfying texture in every bite. Tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, it’s both refreshing and indulgent. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or as a light side dish any day of the week. Whether you’re looking for a healthy broccoli salad recipe or an easy crowd-pleaser, this dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 6 slices cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the red onion finely and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and add it to the bowl along with the shredded cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and raisins.
In a medium-sized bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.2 g | 295% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.2 g | 266% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 3348 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.2 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.3 g | ||
| Protein | 83.0 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1266 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1571 mg | 33% | |
*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.
