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Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad Bliss: A Creamy Crunch You’ll Love

This Broccoli Salad combines fresh broccoli, savory bacon, and sunflowers seeds for a vibrant, adaptable dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Fresh Broccoli Look for tight, dark green florets
  • 8 slices Bacon Cook just before serving to maintain crispiness
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds Add just before serving
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Can be swapped with green onions
  • 1 cup Raisins Dried cranberries can be used as an alternative
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can replace with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Start with this amount, adjusting as needed

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Ice Bath
  • Serving Dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Prepare Bacon - Cut bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
  2. Step 2: Blanch Broccoli - Boil salted water, add broccoli, blanch for 3 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
  3. Step 3: Make Dressing - Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, red onion, and raisins in a bowl; whisk until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Combine Ingredients - Toss cooled broccoli with the dressing until well coated.
  5. Step 5: Chill - Cover and let salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Step 6: Final Mix - Fold in bacon and sunflower seeds just before serving.
  7. Step 7: Serve - Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pat blanched broccoli dry to prevent excess moisture in the dressing. Add bacon and sunflower seeds at the last moment for best texture.

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