Creamy Broccoli Salad Recipe
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Creamy Broccoli Salad Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by blanching broccoli florets briefly in salted boiling water, then cooling them in cold water to preserve color and texture. The broccoli is mixed with crisp matchstick carrots and diced red onion, forming the crunchy vegetable base of the salad.
A creamy dressing is prepared by blending mayonnaise with sugar and apple cider vinegar to give both sweetness and slight acidity. This dressing is combined with the vegetable mix, then complemented by the addition of raisins for sweetness, crispy bacon pieces for a smoky crunch, and sunflower seeds for extra texture.
Served chilled or at room temperature, this salad offers a mix of textures and mild flavors making it a fitting accompaniment to barbecues or potlucks. It can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container until serving.
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli cut into smaller, bite size pieces, cut
- 1/2 cup carrot matchstick cut
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup bacon pieces (about 4 strips)
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
- While you're chopping up your broccoli florets, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Toss the florets into the boiling water and blanch for about 3 minutes, or until they're slightly softened and bright green. Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Add broccoli, carrots and onion to a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar and mix well. Add to the broccoli mixture and mix well.
- Stir in raisins, bacon and sunflower seeds. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
- This salad is ideal for potlucks, offering a satisfying crunch and balanced flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1860IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 55.2mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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