Like the Deli Broccoli Salad
Bring the taste of your favorite deli counter to your table with this irresistible "Like the Deli Broccoli Salad." Bursting with freshness from crisp broccoli florets and the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, this crowd-pleasing side dish will be the highlight of any meal. Creamy mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar form a luscious dressing that ties together diced red onion, sharp cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, chewy raisins or dried cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or meal prep, and it only gets better after chilling—making it an easy and refreshing make-ahead dish. Serve it cold and watch this classic deli-style broccoli salad disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup red onion, diced
- 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, raisins or dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the broccoli.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, and apple cider vinegar to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing. Enjoy cold as a refreshing side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 219.7 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.8 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 3069 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.0 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.3 g | ||
| Protein | 80.7 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 688 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2936 mg | 62% | |
*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.
