Description
The Best Broccoli Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleaser. With crunchy broccoli, crispy bacon, sweet raisins, and a creamy dressing, this salad is not just a side dish but a delightful centerpiece for any gathering. Perfect for summer picnics or holiday dinners, it’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for maximum flavor meld. Serve it chilled to enjoy the ultimate taste experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits (cooked from about 6 slices)
- 1 cup dried raisins
- ½ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes, then cool under cold water.
- Cook bacon bits in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown; set aside on paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, bacon bits, raisins, red onion, and sunflower seeds.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and gently fold to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg