Classic Bacon Broccoli Salad Recipe
This bacon broccoli salad is a classic! The secret that makes this the best broccoli salad ever is to chop the ingredients very small, then let the salad sit overnight for max flavor!
Servings: 6
Calories: 783kcal
Ingredients
Broccoli Salad
- 8 cups broccoli florets, chopped very small
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup salted sunflower seeds, hulled
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and then crumbled into small pieces
Sweet Mayonnaise Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4-1/3 cup white sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
- Place all of the salad ingredients into a medium sized bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad ingredients.
- Cover the bowl and let the salad chill - Mary would let it chill overnight and then bring it to the potluck and it was spectacular!
- Serve cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 783kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 110.9mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1.5mg