Everybody Loves It Broccoli Salad
Bursting with bold flavors and irresistible textures, "Everybody Loves It Broccoli Salad" lives up to its name as the ultimate crowd-pleaser. This no-cook recipe combines crisp, fresh broccoli florets with the smoky crunch of crumbled bacon, the creamy richness of shredded cheddar cheese, and a touch of sweetness from raisins. Sunflower seeds add a nutty crunch, while a tangy homemade dressing of mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sugar ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a flavorful side dish for any meal. Serve it chilled and let the vibrant combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy delight your taste buds. Make this easy broccoli salad your go-to for gatherings, and watch it disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 large red onion
- 6 strips cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Cut them into bite-sized pieces if they are not already prepped.
Dice the red onion into small pieces and set it aside.
Crumble the cooked bacon into small bits for easy mixing later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture in the large bowl.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and taste for seasoning, adjusting with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve chilled and enjoy this crunchy, sweet, and savory broccoli salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2863 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.7 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.5 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 345 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 2694 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.0 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.8 g | ||
| Protein | 78.0 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1148 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1585 mg | 34% | |
*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.
