The Best Crunchy Broccoli Salad (Classic Recipe)
A delicious and healthy salad, combining broccoli, cauliflower, sunflower seeds, bacon, raisins and a sweet and tart dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- ½ pound bacon, cooked and diced
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, roughly chopped, raw
- 3 cups cauliflower, diced, raw
- 1 small white or red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup raisins, I prefer golden raisins, look for them in your bulk foods section
- ⅓ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine raw broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, raisins and sunflower seeds. Toss to combine.
- In a smaller bowl, make the dressing. add mayonnaise, sugar and white vinegar. Whisk until well combined.
- Add mayonnaise dressing to broccoli mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Keep covered in refrigerator when not serving.
Notes
Want a version of this that's perfect for Thanksgiving? Try my Cranberry Broccoli Apple Salad with Creamy Maple Dressing.
Serving: 1, Calories: 370kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 330mg, Potassium: 379mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 188IU, Vitamin C: 39mg, Calcium: 29mg, Iron: 1mg
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