Broccoli Bacon Salad
This Broccoli Bacon Salad is a fresh and flavorful salad full of incredible texture. A nutrient packed salad with all of your favorite veggies
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
Salad
- 6 strips cooked bacon (cooled and crumbdld)
- 3 heads broccoli (washed, dried and chopped into small pieces)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (toasted)
- 1/3 cup Craisins or other dried cranberries (raisins can also be used.)
Instructions
- Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Add salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Add dressing mixture to the salad ingredients and gently stir to combine until the salad is well coated and dressing is evenly distributed.
- Chill for at least one hour. This is a great salad to chill overnight if possible.
- If desired, top with additional crumbled bacon, cranberries and sunflower seeds just prior to serving.
Notes
Storage – Keep the leftover salad in the fridge covered for up to 2-3 days. You may even find that the leftovers taste better the second day.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1155IUVitamin C: 163mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.