Broccoli Salad

4.98 from 82 votes

This homemade broccoli salad is fresh, crunchy and loaded with sweet and savory flavors perfect for potlucks and family dinners.

Prep Time10

Chill Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
7 cups chopped broccoli florets
½ cup Craisins
½ cup shelled sunflower seeds, raw or roasted
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar and mix well.
Add broccoli and Craisins and stir to coat.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
Before serving, stir in sunflower seeds and bacon.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

Cook the Bacon in the Oven or use store-bought bacon bits.
We love the crunch of fresh raw broccoli best, but thawed frozen broccoli can be used.
Give the salad ample time to chill in the dressing, which makes it a perfect make-ahead salad.
Feel free to add cubed cheddar cheese, cauliflower florets, chopped kale, shredded carrots, chopped celery, or apple chunks.

Make Ahead. Prepare the different ingredients 2-3 days ahead and store them in separate containers in the fridge. Then, toss the salad with the dressing up to 12 hours ahead of time, and finally, add the seeds and bacon before serving.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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