Broccoli Bacon Raisin Salad

Crisp, colorful, and packed with flavor, this Broccoli Bacon Raisin Salad is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that's perfect for any occasion. Fresh broccoli florets are tossed with crunchy sunflower seeds, sweet raisins, savory crumbled bacon, and a pop of red onion, all brought together with a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar. Ready in just 15 minutes with a quick chill for enhanced flavor, this salad is a fantastic make-ahead side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Bursting with nutrients and balance, it's a crowd-pleasing choice that hits the sweet, salty, and tangy notes your guests will love. Serve it chilled for a refreshing experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

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Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
0.5 cup raisins
0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
0.5 cup sunflower seeds
0.75 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, raisins, diced red onion, and sunflower seeds.

Step 2

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss to redistribute the dressing.

Step 6

Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(830.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2448.3

Total Fat 186.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.7g
Cholesterol 230.5mg	0%
Sodium 2119.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 87.3g
Protein 44.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 293.1mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2708.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.1%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 26.9%