Phil's Broccoli Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, Phil's Broccoli Salad is the ultimate side dish that will elevate any gathering or weeknight meal. This easy-to-make salad combines fresh, crunchy broccoli with savory crumbled bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a delightful mix of sweet dried cranberries or raisins and nutty sunflower seeds. Tossed in a creamy homemade dressing made from tangy apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, and a touch of sugar, this dish perfectly balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time, Phil's Broccoli Salad is a quick, crowd-pleasing recipe that's perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a refreshing addition to your dinner table. Serve it chilled for a crisp, flavorful bite that everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (chopped) fresh broccoli crowns
- 0.5 medium-sized (diced) red onion
- 6 slices (cooked and crumbled) bacon
- 1 cup (shredded) sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and let cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled, crumble into small pieces and set aside.
Step 2
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli crowns. Chop them into small, bite-sized florets and place in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Add the diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, dried raisins or cranberries, and crumbled bacon to the bowl with the broccoli.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Before serving, give the salad one final toss to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1342.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3017.0 |
| Total Fat 221.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 46.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 26.6g | |
| Cholesterol 345.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2802.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 205.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 99.9g | |
| Protein 81.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1280.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3919.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories