Judy's Broccoli Salad
Crunchy, colorful, and packed with flavor, Judy's Broccoli Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish that's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh, crisp broccoli florets with tangy red onion, smoky crumbled bacon, sweet raisins, nutty sunflower seeds, and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese—all brought together with a creamy, tangy-sweet dressing made from mayonnaise, sugar, and white vinegar. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile dish delivers a satisfying mix of textures and tastes while offering a refreshing twist to traditional salad recipes. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully, and get ready to enjoy a salad that's as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons white vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the mixing bowl with the broccoli.
Step 3
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds to the bowl.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, and white vinegar until smooth and creamy.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together until well coated.
Step 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning, if necessary, to taste.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1003.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3145.5 |
| Total Fat 240.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g | |
| Cholesterol 449.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4019.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 168.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 86.9g | |
| Protein 97.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1087.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2890.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories