Our BEST Broccoli Salad

Everyone's favorite quick and easy broccoli salad recipe that's perfect for potlucks and BBQs. Plus, it has bacon in it!! ohsweetbasil.com

4 from 21 votes

Made with raisins, sunflower seeds, and bacon, this really is the BEST broccoli salad recipe! It can be prepped in advance and is perfect for BBQs and potlucks!

Prep Time15

Chill Time2

Total Time2 15

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Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, bbq, broccoli, salad, sides

Servings:

Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 Heads Broccoli chopped (8 cups chopped)
1/2 Cup Peas frozen
1/2 Cup Red Onion diced
1/2 Cup Golden Raisins
1/2 Cup Craisins
1 Cup Roasted Salted Sunflower Seeds
8 Slices Applewood Smoked Bacon cooked and chopped

For the Dressing

1 Cup Mayonnaise
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese

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Instructions

In a large salad bowl, mix together the vegetables, raisins, and craisins. Leave the bacon and sunflower seeds for right before serving.
4 Heads Broccoli, 1/2 Cup Golden Raisins, 1/2 Cup Craisins, 1/2 Cup Peas, 1/2 Cup Red Onion
In a separate bowl, mix together the dressing and pour over the vegetables.
1 Cup Mayonnaise, 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
Toss well to evenly coat everything.
Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Right before serving, add the crumbled bacon and sunflower seeds. Toss to evenly distribute.
8 Slices Applewood Smoked Bacon, 1 Cup Roasted Salted Sunflower Seeds

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Notes

Recipe adapted from The Shills

May be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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