Trisha Yearwood’s Broccoli Salad
A creamy and crunchy broccoli salad that combines fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, sunflower seeds, and sweet raisins for a perfect side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (with substitutions)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Fresh Broccoli
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds
- 1/4 cup Onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Raisins
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar (Apple Cider or White)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing the broccoli and chopping the onion. Cook the bacon until crispy.
- Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
- Make the dressing by whisking mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together.
- Assemble the salad by combining the blanched broccoli, bacon, onions, and raisins in a bowl.
- Add the dressing and gently mix to coat everything well.
- Sprinkle with sunflower seeds right before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Serve in a clear bowl to showcase its vibrant colors. This salad can also be made lighter with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise or using turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: broccoli salad, creamy salad, side dish, family recipe, Trisha Yearwood