Jan's Broccoli Salad
Brighten up your table with Jan's Broccoli Salad, a colorful and crave-worthy dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side. This no-cook recipe marries the crunch of fresh broccoli florets with savory crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, sweet pops of raisins, and nutty sunflower seeds for a medley of textures and flavors. Tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, a hint of sugar, and a splash of vinegar, this salad achieves the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with crowd-pleasing ingredients, it's a versatile addition to any meal. Serve it chilled to let the flavors shine, and prepare to make this simple yet satisfying salad a regular staple!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium, diced red onion
- 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices, crumbled cooked bacon
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the broccoli florets, cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Dice the red onion into small pieces and set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
Step 4
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the salad dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 8
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1023.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3085.7 |
| Total Fat 240.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 42.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14.8g | |
| Cholesterol 376.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3608.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 182.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 85.2g | |
| Protein 63.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 742.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1594.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories