FAVORITE BROCCOLI SALAD

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

We have enjoyed Broccoli Salad for as long as I can remember. I think we first had it a BBQ restaurant years ago and have tried numerous recipes since then. I’ve posted a few broccoli salads here on the site (Strawberry Broccoli Salad and this Broccoli Slaw), and both are delicious, but today’s recipe is my all-time favorite Broccoli Salad. It comes from my sister-in-law (on the hubby’s side) and is one we tried a few months back.

As I had mentioned, we have tried lots of versions of this recipe, but today’s version has all the ingredients that I love. Yes, I admit that in the past there have been ingredients I wasn’t in love with (ie onions, raisins), but the combination of broccoli, sunflower seeds, bacon and craisins is absolutely amazing. Since I first tried this recipe, we have made it a few more times and even my family agreed it was absolutely delicious and their new favorite.

How to Make Broccoli Salad

We love that this recipe takes just about 10-15 minutes to make. The ingredients needed include:

• mayonnaise (reduced-fat mayonnaise, or salad dressing)
• craisins
• sugar
• vinegar
• fresh broccoli florets, chopped
• shelled sunflower seeds
• bacon, cooked and crumbled

All you need to do is combine the ingredients (except the sunflower seeds and bacon) and mix until combined. Chill the salad and right before serving, add the sunflower seeds and bacon crumbles. SO EASY – and SO DELICIOUS!

Broccoli Salad Recipe

This Sunny Broccoli Salad is a simple, tasty and hearty broccoli salad served with bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and mixed with a delicious, homemade mayonnaise-vinegar based dressing that is perfect for BBQs and get togethers.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Broccoli Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 9

Calories 245 kcal

Author Kristyn Merkley

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup craisins
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 7 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
• 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, craisins, sugar, and vinegar. Add broccoli and stir to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
2. Before serving, stir in sunflower seeds and bacon. ENJOY!