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Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Bacon
5 from 81 votes

Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Bacon

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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 512 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

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
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Place all salad ingredients into a large bowl and set aside.
  3. 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

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: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 512

% 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.