Broccoli Salad

3.89 from 85 votes

This Broccoli Salad recipe is an amazing addition to your summer salad menu! Raw, crunchy broccoli, lots of salty bacon and cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing will make this one a family favorite!

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli, broccoli salad, summer salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 544kcal

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Ingredients

8 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
⅓ cup red onion, diced
¼ cup sunflower seeds
½ pound bacon, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Whisk together vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onion, sunflower seeds, cheese and bacon bits. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and mix together well.
Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

You can make this salad the night before you plan to serve it. Store in the bowl, tightly covered in plastic wrap, or in an air-tight container in the fridge. The extra time will help the dressing sink into the broccoli, turning it ultra-flavorful.

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