5.0 from 30 votes
Broccoli Bacon Salad
This Broccoli Bacon Salad is fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor. The crisp bacon, chewy craisins, and sweet dressing make it a delicious side for any meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 409 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli
- 1/2 cup bacon bits (homemade or purchased)
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup craisins
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse broccoli well. Cut broccoli florets into bite-size pieces. Add to a large bowl and mix in bacon bits, sunflower seeds, and craisins.
- Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Stir the dressing into the salad until everything is evenly coated. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
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Notes
- Make sure the green color is uniform both on the stalk and on the florets. You don't want to see any patches of brown or yellow or dry, flaky patches.
- Look for broccoli with tight, firm florets that are close together in a nice, tight bunch.
- Also look for firm stems. Pull back one of the stems. Does it seem like it will snap off easily? That's a good thing. If the stem is bendy, you probably want to pick another head of broccoli.
Nutrition Information
Calories
409kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
491mg
(20%)
Potassium
565mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
969IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
136mg
(151%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 969IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 136mg | 151% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.