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Classic Bacon Broccoli Salad Recipe

Classic Bacon Broccoli Salad Recipe

This Classic Bacon Broccoli Salad Recipe is a delicious combination of small chopped broccoli, bacon, and a sweet mayonnaise dressing, allowing for maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 783 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium sized bowl

Ingredients
  

Broccoli Salad

  • 8 cups broccoli florets, chopped very small
  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ⅓ cup salted sunflower seeds, hulled
  • ½ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Sweet Mayonnaise Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼-1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons white vinegar

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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 overnight for max flavor.
  • Serve cold.

Notes

Letting the salad sit overnight enhances the flavors tremendously.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 783kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 713mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 815IUVitamin C: 110.9mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword bacon broccoli salad, classic salad recipe, cold salad, easy salad, healthy salad, potluck salad
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