4.8 from 384 votes
The Best Broccoli Salad
Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.
Prep Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dressing:
- ¾ cup light or regular mayonnaise
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salad:
- 1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli chopped into small bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup golden raisins optional
- ¾ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 small shallot or red onion finely diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss the salad ingredients together. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat all the ingredients with the sauce. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Right before serving, give the salad another good toss to recombine any dressing that may have settled at the bottom.
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Notes
- Adaptable: this salad is extremely versatile. I, personally, omit the raisins, and all of the other ingredients can be upped or diminished according to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
313mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.