Not Your Average Broccoli and Raisin Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed "Not Your Average Broccoli and Raisin Salad." This recipe takes a classic favorite and transforms it with a creative blend of textures and tastes. Crisp, crunchy broccoli florets are paired with juicy raisins, smoky crumbled bacon, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and nutty sunflower seeds for a delightful medley of flavors. The creamy dressing, made with a tangy combination of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey, adds the perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this chilled salad is the ultimate make-ahead dish for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Serve it as a crave-worthy side or a light, satisfying main course that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the raisins, finely diced red onion, crumbled crispy bacon, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the broccoli.
3. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently toss everything together until the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.
5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy your flavorful 'Not Your Average Broccoli and Raisin Salad' as a side dish or a light main course!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.6 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.6 g | 203% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 4706 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.6 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.0 g | ||
| Protein | 90.2 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 725 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1786 mg | 38% | |
*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.
