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broccoli salad from Our Best BItes

Broccoli Salad

5 from 16 votes
This Broccoli Salad is an updated version of the summertime party potluck favorite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings12 side dish servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad

  • 12 ounces broccoli florets, or broccoli fresh, broken into small pieces
  • 12 ounces broccoli slaw
  • 1 cup Craisins 1 5-ounce bag
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds toasted, salted
  • 6 ounces bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 red onion, small grate a small portion of this onion for the dressing, then chop the rest for the salad

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise light is fine; no Miracle Whip
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Creole or other mild coarse-grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, grated (use the onion you’re using in the salad)
  • ½ heaping teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Instructions

  • Toss together salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over the salad.
  • If possible, chill for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

  • Store finished salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days for best results.
  • Make it a meal: Add a grilled protein for a delicious one-dish dinner.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 420mg, Potassium: 355mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 315IU, Vitamin C: 53mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Salads, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli Salad
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Kate Jones
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