Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Bacon
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Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Bacon
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Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Bacon is a crunchy, fresh salad featuring bite-sized broccoli florets, red onion, celery, sunflower seeds, crispy bacon, and optional raisins. The rich mayonnaise dressing is sweetened with sugar and balanced with white vinegar, black pepper, and salt, giving the salad a creamy and tangy finish. It makes a hearty side dish that pairs well with grilled meats or picnics.
Description
This salad mixes chopped fresh broccoli florets with finely diced red onion and celery for crisp texture contrasts. Sunflower seeds add nutty crunch, while crumbled bacon contributes savory, smoky depth. Optional raisins or craisins offer a touch of sweetness that complements the tangy mayonnaise-based dressing, sweetened slightly with granulated sugar and brightened with white vinegar. The salad is tossed together just before serving or can be chilled for a while to meld the flavors. It showcases a balance of crisp vegetables and rich elements through straightforward preparation.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups broccoli chopped, bite size, fresh florets
- 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup Bacon crumbled
- 1/2 cup raisins optional, or craisins
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all the vegetables making sure to cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces. Cook bacon according to your liking and cut up into small pieces, or you could buy bacon bits.
- Place all salad ingredients into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a smaller bowl, mix dressing ingredients together to combine. Pour over salad and toss. Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
512kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
548mg
(23%)
Potassium
526mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
625IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
82.7mg
(92%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 548mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 625IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 82.7mg | 92% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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