Description
A simple salad combining fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, red onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can substitute dried cranberries for raisins if you prefer.
- For a lighter dressing, use Greek yogurt instead of some of the mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: broccoli salad, bacon salad, side dish, cold salad, vegetable salad