Not Your Average Broccoli and Raisin Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed "Not Your Average Broccoli and Raisin Salad." This recipe takes a classic favorite and transforms it with a creative blend of textures and tastes. Crisp, crunchy broccoli florets are paired with juicy raisins, smoky crumbled bacon, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and nutty sunflower seeds for a delightful medley of flavors. The creamy dressing, made with a tangy combination of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey, adds the perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this chilled salad is the ultimate make-ahead dish for potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners. Serve it as a crave-worthy side or a light, satisfying main course that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
• 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

2. Add the raisins, finely diced red onion, crumbled crispy bacon, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the broccoli.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

4. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently toss everything together until the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.

Step 5

5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

6. Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

7. Serve chilled and enjoy your flavorful 'Not Your Average Broccoli and Raisin Salad' as a side dish or a light main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(929.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2458.2

Total Fat 178.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g
Cholesterol 332.2mg	0%
Sodium 4705.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 78.0g
Protein 90.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 725.4mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 1786.0mg	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: 63.5%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 22.2%