Broccoli Salad Recipe
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Broccoli Salad Recipe
Description
The Broccoli Salad Recipe starts with fresh broccoli cut into small pieces, mixed with minced red onion, crispy fried bacon, dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and cubed Swiss cheese. These ingredients provide a variety of textures—crisp broccoli and seeds, chewy dried fruit, salty bacon, and tender cheese.
The dressing is a blend of mayonnaise, white sugar, and white vinegar, creating a sweet and tangy coating that balances the other ingredients. Tossing the salad thoroughly ensures each bite includes an even distribution of flavors and textures. Serving the salad immediately is possible; however, refrigerating it for at least an hour allows the flavors to mingle and the broccoli to absorb some dressing, improving overall taste.
This salad is suitable for potlucks, picnics, and side dishes accompanying grilled or roasted meats, providing a refreshing contrast to hearty mains.
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 cups broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
- ½ cup red onion minced
- ½ pound Bacon fried crisp & chopped
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- 4 ounces sunflower seeds
- 6 ounces swiss cheese cubed
Dressing
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoon white sugar
- 3 Tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl combine ingredients for dressing and whisk until completely mixed. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine broccoli, onion, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds, cheese and broccoli. Pour dressing over the top and toss to coat.
- Broccoli salad may be served immediately, but for best flavor refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Make sure to toss broccoli salad thoroughly again before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 669 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 669kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 590mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 858mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 1690IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 212mg | 236% |
| Calcium | 290mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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