Sunny Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Brighten up your table with this delightful Sunny Broccoli Salad with Bacon—a colorful, flavor-packed side dish that's perfect for any occasion! Featuring fresh, crisp broccoli florets tossed with smoky crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, crunchy sunflower seeds, and an optional sweet touch of raisins, every bite is a perfect balance of textures and tastes. The creamy dressing, made with tangy mayonnaise, white vinegar, and a hint of sugar, ties everything together beautifully. Prepared in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is chilled to perfection, making it a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats, potlucks, or family dinners. Add this crave-worthy broccoli salad to your menu for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish that's as satisfying as it is simple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the broccoli. Rinse and pat dry, then cut the florets into bite-sized pieces. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 7-9 minutes. Remove from the skillet, let cool, and crumble into bite-sized pieces. Add the bacon to the bowl of broccoli.
Slice the red onion into thin strips and add it to the mixing bowl.
Shred the cheddar cheese or cut it into small cubes, and add to the bowl along with the sunflower seeds and raisins, if using.
In a small mixing bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir the salad before serving to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.8 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.5 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 1516 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1582 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.
