Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Broccoli Salad is a simple classic recipe that serves as a great fast side dish for any party or potluck.

Broccoli salad in a white salad bowl.


Every bite is full of great flavors and textures! Made with bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, and a homemade dressing, this is one of my favorite side dishes and it can be prepped in under fifteen minutes! Another quick and easy salad is my Thai Cucumber Salad.

Broccoli salad in a white salad bowl.Should I blanch the broccoli first?

Some people don't like the "raw" broccoli in the salad. If you don't care for raw broccoli you just need to blanch them first. The broccoli will still be firm enough for a crunch but will taste less raw.

How do I store Broccoli salad?

You can store the Broccoli Salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Can I make Broccoli Salad ahead of time?

Yes! If making ahead of time, store the broccoli salad and dressing separately. Toss everything together about an hour before serving.

Four process photos. First one, all the dry ingredients in a large clear bowl. Second one, all the dry ingredients mixed together. Third one the dressing being whisked together in a clear bowl. Fourth one, dressing poured on top of the vegetables ina large clear bowl.Tips for making broccoli salad

  • Make sure your broccoli is cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Shred your own cheese, the pre-shredded packaged cheese has a coating on it to prevent sticking.
  • You can cut small cubes of cheese instead of shredded.
  • If you're watching your carbs leave out the dried cranberries.
  • Swap out the sunflower seeds for chopped pecans, cashews, or even slivered almonds.
  • If you like your broccoli salad with more sauce, just double the dressing recipe.

Broccoli salad in a clear glass bowl.What pairs well with broccoli salad?

Broccoli salad bite on a fork.

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Broccoli salad in a clear glass bowl.

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

4.25 from 8 votes
Written By: Wendie
A simple, classic Broccoli Salad recipe that serves as a great fast side dish for any party or potluck.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 518

Ingredients
  

  • 7-8 cups broccoli florets cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 8 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
  • ¼ cup roasted and salted sunflower kernels
  • ½ a red onion diced

For The Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the broccoli florets, cheese, cranberries, bacon, sunflower kernels, and onion in a large bowl, tossing to combine
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper
  • Pour the dressing over the broccoli mix, tossing to combine
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes and toss again before serving.

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Notes

Make sure your broccoli is cut into bite-sized pieces.
Shred your own cheese, the pre-shredded packaged cheese has a coating on it to prevent sticking.
Swap out the sunflower seeds for chopped pecans, cashews, or even slivered almonds.
If you like your broccoli salad with more sauce, just double the dressing recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 518kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 24gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 998mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g
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Course Sides
Cuisine American
4.25 from 8 votes (8 ratings without comment)

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