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Broccoli Bacon Salad served in bowl
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Broccoli Bacon Salad

Broccoli Bacon Salad is an easy side dish made with raw broccoli, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and a mayonnaise vinegar dressing. This traditional recipe is versatile enough for summer cookouts or a holiday dinner table!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salads
Keyword: Salad, Side Dish, Vegetable
Servings: 16
Calories: 222kcal
Author: The Creative Bite

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli
  • 12 strips bacon
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 c. sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 c. raisins
  • 1/4 c. golden raisins
  • 1 c. mayonnaise
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Pat dry with a paper towel and crumble into small pieces.
    bacon frying in pan
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar.
    Broccoli Bacon Salad Dressing
  • Break a head of broccoli into small pieces.
    Chopping Broccoli
  • Add in the broccoli, bacon and remaining ingredients to the dressing. Fold together until everything is well coated.
    Broccoli Bacon Salad ingredients in bowl
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

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Notes

Broccoli Bacon Salad is best served after a couple hours of refrigeration to allow the flavors to meld. The dressed salad stores well refrigerated up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 715mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g