Broccoli Salad
A raw broccoli salad recipe made with fresh broccoli florets, raisins, shredded cheddar cheese, onion, sunflower seeds, and bacon.
Servings 12
Calories 255kcal
Ingredients
- 3 heads broccoli cut into florets (Can also use 2- 12 oz bags of fresh broccoli florets)
- ⅓ cup cane sugar
- ½ cup light mayonnaise I like to use an olive oil blend mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup sunflower seeds can also use slivered almonds
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices bacon chopped
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet or the oven until crisp.
- Drain, crumble and set aside.
- Chop the broccoli into small florets and place into a large bowl
- In a separate bowl mix together mayo, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
- Add onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds to the broccoli and season with salt and pepper.
- Add cheese, toss with dressing and chill for an hour or more.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 1mg