5 from 339 votes
Broccoli Salad Recipe
This broccoli salad features bite-sized pieces of broccoli and cauliflower mixed with shredded cheddar, crispy crumbled bacon, and diced red onion, all coated in a creamy dressing made of mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. The combination balances fresh vegetable crunch with rich and tangy flavors, suitable as a side or potluck dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
12
(1/2 cup) servings
Calories:
418 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli bite-sized, from 2 bunches (see note 1, florets
- 4 cups cauliflower bite-sized, from 1 head, florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 pound Bacon fried and crumbled (see note 2)
- 1 cup red onion diced
- 2 cups mayonnaise (see note 3)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
Instructions
- To make the dressing, In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, onion, cheese, and bacon.
- Pour dressing mixture to taste over the salad ingredients and toss well until evenly coated.
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Notes
- You may use just broccoli or just cauliflower if preferred, or buy pre-cut florets for convenience.
- Pre-cooked, pre-crumbled bacon can be substituted as long as it is actual bacon.
- Select your preferred mayonnaise brand; some mix half mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter texture.
- The recipe yields about 6 cups, enough for twelve 1/2-cup servings.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days; stir before serving as separation may occur.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
(65%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
513mg
(21%)
Potassium
308mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
404IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 (1/2 cup) servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 513mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.