5.0 from 81 votes
Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds and Bacon
This is the best Broccoli Salad recipe that will be devoured at your next barbecue! It's sweet, creamy and crunchy with fresh broccoli, homemade dressing and lots of bacon!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 512 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped, bite size
- 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup raisins or craisins optional
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- salt & 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.
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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
(15%)
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
% 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.