The Best Classic Broccoli Salad Recipe
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The Best Classic Broccoli Salad Recipe
Description
The Best Classic Broccoli Salad Recipe combines fresh broccoli florets with shredded carrot, sweet raisins, smoky bacon pieces, and sharp diced red onion, all bound together by a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. The broccoli provides a firm crunch, while the carrots add sweetness and the raisins contribute bursts of fruitiness. Bacon bits bring a savory, crispy contrast, and the red onion adds a mild sharpness. The dressing is sweetened gently with sugar and brightened with vinegar, creating a balanced flavor profile.
After mixing all ingredients, the salad is refrigerated for at least an hour, allowing the dressing to soak into the vegetables and soften the broccoli slightly. This chilling step helps the flavors to meld and results in a refreshing, crisp salad that holds together well without becoming soggy.
This salad can be served cold as a side dish at barbecues, potlucks, or casual dinners. Its combination of textures and sweet-savory flavors pairs nicely alongside grilled meats or sandwiches. The recipe's preparation requires no cooking aside from crisping bacon, making it convenient for make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 6 cups broccoli florets small
- 1 cup carrot grated
- 3/4 cup raisins I use golden
- 1/2 cup Bacon cooked, crumbled bits
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the mayo, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the broccoli, carrots, raisins, bacon bits, and red onions. Stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to three days.
- Stir well before serving. Serve cold.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8th of the recipe | |
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 433mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3119IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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