Broccoli Raisin Salad
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Broccoli Raisin Salad
Description
Broccoli Raisin Salad combines fresh, chopped broccoli florets with finely chopped red onion, sweet raisins, cooked crumbled bacon, and sunflower seeds, mixed in a dressing made from mayonnaise, sugar, white vinegar, kosher salt, and coarse black pepper. The dressing binds the ingredients, giving a creamy base with a subtle tang and sweetness.
The salad offers crisp and chewy textures from the broccoli and raisins, enriched by the crunch and smoky flavor of bacon and sunflower seeds. Mixing and refrigeration for one to two hours allow the flavors to meld and the broccoli to soften slightly. It serves well as a side dish that contrasts well with grilled meats or as a refreshing addition to a picnic or potluck.
The recipe advises chilling time for better flavor and texture integration. Mixing the ingredients gently preserves the salad’s crunchiness without wilting the broccoli excessively.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 6 cups broccoli , cut into small florets
- 1/2 red onion , finely chopped
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 pound Bacon , cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Instructions
- In a very large bowl mix the mayonnaise, sugar, white vinegar, Kosher salt and black pepper. Add in the broccoli, red onion and raisins into the bowl and mix.
- Top with the bacon and the sunflower seeds. Mix broccoli, bacon, red onion, and raisins in a bowl.
- Leave in the refrigerator for at least an hour, preferably 2 hours.
Notes
- Allow the salad to chill for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld and the texture soften slightly.
- Use cooked and crumbled bacon for smoky savory contrast.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar amounts to balance sweetness and tang according to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 456mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 438IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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