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Best Broccoli Salad Recipe

A fresh and crunchy broccoli salad with a creamy dressing, perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups broccoli florets fresh
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds unsalted
  • 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise preferably homemade
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red grapes, red onion, sunflower seeds, and crumbled bacon.
  2. Toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

This salad can be made a few hours in advance. If preparing ahead of time, add the sunflower seeds and bacon just before serving to maintain their crunch.

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