Broccoli Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and creamy Broccoli Salad, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and crunchy flavors. Packed with fresh broccoli florets, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, sweet raisins, and nutty sunflower seeds, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures in every bite. Tossed in a zesty and slightly sweet dressing made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar, it’s the ultimate combination of healthful ingredients and indulgent taste. Ready in just 30 minutes and served chilled, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Try this easy broccoli salad recipe today and savor its irresistible flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by cooking the bacon. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon slices. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
Once the bacon is cooked, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Allow it to cool, then crumble it into small pieces.
While the bacon is cooking, prepare the broccoli by washing it thoroughly and patting it dry. Chop the broccoli into small florets.
Dice the red onion into fine pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and raisins. Toss to mix all the salad ingredients evenly.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Season with salt and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli salad mixture. Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your crunchy and flavorful broccoli salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1872 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1403 mg | 30% | |
*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.
