Broccoli Bacon Salad
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5
Broccoli Bacon Salad
Description
The salad uses fresh broccoli cut into bite-size pieces combined with bacon bits—either homemade or store-bought—for a smoky flavor. Sunflower seeds add nutty crunch, and dried craisins contribute sweet chewy notes. The mayonnaise-based dressing is slightly sweetened with sugar and brightened with apple cider vinegar, coating the ingredients evenly.
The mix of crisp broccoli and the various texture components in the salad provides a pleasing mouthfeel. Chilling the salad before serving allows the dressing to meld with the ingredients, softening the broccoli just slightly while keeping it fresh and green.
Broccoli Bacon Salad is ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or as a refreshing side at casual meals. It pairs well with grilled or roasted meats and benefits from freshly picked, firm broccoli. Choosing heads with tight florets and snapping stems ensures freshness and optimal texture in the salad.
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.
Notes
- Choose broccoli heads with uniform bright green color and firm, tight florets for the best texture and flavor.
- Test the freshness by snapping a stem; it should break easily rather than bend.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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