5 from 15 votes
The Best Classic Broccoli Salad Recipe
The Classic Broccoli Salad features small broccoli florets mixed with grated carrot, raisins, crisp bacon bits, and diced red onion in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. The salad is chilled to meld flavors and offers a combination of crunchy textures and a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. It's a refreshing side dish that pairs well with grilled meats or picnic meals, providing a crisp and slightly sweet complement.
Prep Time
15 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
315 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% 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.