Classic Broccoli Salad
A beloved and easy-to-make broccoli salad featuring fresh florets, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (with substitutions)
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 450g)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crisped and crumbled
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup raisins (optional but recommended)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 100g)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise (180ml)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30ml)
- 1 tablespoon honey (15ml)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli florets by washing and cutting into bite-sized pieces. Steam for 2-3 minutes and pat dry.
- Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, then crumble into pieces.
- Mix the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and sugar in a bowl.
- Combine the broccoli, red onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, raisins, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad is versatile; feel free to substitute ingredients based on your preferences. Great as a make-ahead dish for events.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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