Summer Broccoli Salad
Bright, crisp, and packed with irresistible flavor, this Summer Broccoli Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for warm weather gatherings. Featuring fresh broccoli florets tossed with crunchy sunflower seeds, chewy raisins, smoky crumbled bacon, and creamy shredded cheddar cheese, this salad strikes the perfect balance of textures and tastes. A tangy-sweet dressing made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sugar ties everything together, creating a dish that’s both refreshing and indulgent. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook side dish is ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or quick weekday meals. Serve it chilled for a delightful bite of summer in every forkful! Keywords: Summer Broccoli Salad, easy broccoli salad, no-cook recipes, summer side dish, creamy broccoli salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli
- 0.5 cups red onion
- 0.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cups sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cups raisins
- 0.75 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash the broccoli thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the broccoli into small, bite-sized florets and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins to the bowl, mixing them gently to combine.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture, tossing gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, gently toss the salad again to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 3096 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 63.1 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*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.
