Peggy's Broccoli Salad
Peggy's Broccoli Salad is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing side dish packed with crunch, color, and irresistible flavor. This quick and easy recipe features tender broccoli florets tossed with crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sweet raisins, and nutty sunflower seeds, all tied together with a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, white vinegar, and a touch of sugar. The addition of red onion adds a subtle bite, while the bacon stays delightfully crispy when folded into the salad just before serving. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or as a refreshing make-ahead dish, this chilled salad takes just 20 minutes of prep and delivers layers of texture and taste in every bite. Give Peggy's Broccoli Salad a try and elevate your salad game with this classic blend of sweet, savory, and creamy goodness!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 8 slices crispy bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the broccoli by washing it thoroughly, patting it dry, and chopping it into small bite-sized florets. Transfer the florets to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
Step 3
Finely dice half a red onion and add it to the mixing bowl with the broccoli.
Step 4
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, raisins, and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the broccoli.
Step 5
In a small separate bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture. Using a large spoon or spatula, toss everything together until the broccoli is evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 7
Fold in the crumbled bacon just before serving to keep it crispy.
Step 8
Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Serve chilled and enjoy this crunchy and flavorful Peggy S Broccoli Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1217.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3219.2 |
| Total Fat 253.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g | |
| Cholesterol 428.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4103.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 182.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 88.0g | |
| Protein 82.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1166.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1407.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories