Broccoli Salad

Brighten up your table with this irresistible Broccoli Salad, a perfect blend of crunchy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Featuring tender, fresh broccoli florets tossed with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, sweet raisins, and nutty sunflower seeds, this salad is elevated by a creamy homemade dressing made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sugar for just the right touch of tangy sweetness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or as a fresh and flavorful side dish for any meal. Serve it chilled to let the vibrant flavors meld together beautifully—your taste buds will thank you for this celebration of textures and tastes!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cooking the bacon. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon slices. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.

Step 2

Once the bacon is cooked, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Allow it to cool, then crumble it into small pieces.

Step 3

While the bacon is cooking, prepare the broccoli by washing it thoroughly and patting it dry. Chop the broccoli into small florets.

Step 4

Dice the red onion into fine pieces.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and raisins. Toss to mix all the salad ingredients evenly.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the broccoli salad mixture. Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 8

Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled and enjoy your crunchy and flavorful broccoli salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1040.4 grams (1040.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3305

Total Fat 263.20g	337%
Saturated Fat 49.60g	248%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.70g
Cholesterol 404mg	135%
Sodium 3409mg	148%
Total Carbohydrate 188.60g	69%
Dietary Fiber 22.30g	80%
Total Sugars 88.20g
Protein 72.10g	144%

Vitamin D 8IU	39%
Calcium 1103mg	85%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 2721mg	58%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.4%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 22.1%