Best Broccoli Salad Recipe
Crisp, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this broccoli salad combines tender-crunchy broccoli florets, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, sweet red onion, juicy raisins, sunflower seeds, and a creamy tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or summer BBQs, it’s fresh, satisfying, and so easy to make ahead.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the crumbled bacon.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving for best flavor.
- Give it one final stir before serving and enjoy chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 31gSodium: 470mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14g
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