Description
A colorful creamy broccoli salad made with blanched broccoli, crispy bacon, crunchy almonds, and a tangy mayo-vinegar dressing, served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, carrots, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the raisins and sunflower seeds, and mix gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like bacon bits or cheese for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli Salad, Broccoli Salad Recipe, Easy Salad Recipe