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A fresh crunchy broccoli bacon salad made with bacon, red onions, sunflower seeds and tossed with homemade dressing. It’s a tangy treat for your taste buds!
Summer is in full swing and we are doing everything we can to stay cool until Autumn comes to relieve us from the heat. One way to keep your temperature comfortable is eat a cold, fresh salad. For today’s offering, we decided to a share a broccoli bacon salad with a homemade dressing. As always, it’s simple to prepare and delicious to eat.
Kim prepared this recipe and we are thrilled with results. The broccoli bacon salad is crisp, crunchy, and combines two of our favorite flavors, savory and sweet. The sunflower seeds and cranberries contrast nicely and the bacon adds a smoky flavor that can’t be beat. I feel, Kim has put together the star of our Summer salad series. We hope you enjoy today’s dish.
Broccoli Bacon Salad Instructions:
- First, start by prepping your ingredients. I can’t emphasize enough the importance prepping everything in advance. It makes the cooking process so much smoother and cuts down the likelihood of mistakes in the kitchen because your attention never gets diverted.
- Next, begin making your salad dressing. Start with a medium bowl, and combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, salt & pepper. Set the dressing aside.
- Now, pour the mayonnaise based salad dressing over the broccoli salad ingredients and stir everything together to coat the salad evenly.
- Last, serve the broccoli bacon salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator, in a sealed container, for up to 3 days.
Broccoli Bacon Salad Tips:
- Pre-cut the bacon slices before cooking to cut down on the overall cook time.
- When chopping the broccoli (like most vegetables), aim for bite-sized pieces that can be easily picked up with a fork.
- Raisins can be substituted for the cranberries and pumpkin seeds can be used in place of sunflower seeds.
Need another fresh Summer salad? Then check out our Easy Watermelon Salad or our Cold Pasta Salad with Veggies!
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Broccoli Bacon Salad
Ingredients
Broccoli Bacon Salad
- 4 Cups Broccoli (chopped, by volume not weight)
- 6 Slices Bacon (cooked, chopped)
- 1/2 Cup Walnuts (chopped, by volume)
- 1/2 Cup Cranberries (by volume)
- 1/2 Cup Red Onion (diced, by volume)
- 1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds (by volume)
Homemade Salad Dressing
- 3/4 Cup Mayonaise (by volume)
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream (by volume)
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoons Sea Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoons Black Pepper
Instructions
- First, in a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, salt & pepper. Set aside.
- Next, in a separate large bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, walnuts, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and onion.
- Then, pour the mayonnaise dressing over the broccoli salad and stir to coat.
- Last, serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Anne
I used to make something like this, and haven’t in a while and I was wondering where the recipe was for it! Now I have one thanks or sharing!
John
Thank you for commenting, Anne! Have a lovely day 🙂
Leslie Haasch
I’m going to make this and use cranberries AND raisins, and sunflower seeds AND pumpkin seeds!
John
Thank you, Leslie! Kim and I hope you enjoy the dish. Have a great day 🙂
Veena Azmanov
I love the sound of bacon bits in my broccoli salad. This is perfect for the summer. The dressing sounds so refreshing. I can’t wait to try this soon.
John
Thank you, Venna! Kim and I hope you enjoy it before the weather starts getting chilly. Have a lovely day 🙂
Amanda Mason
Prep is SO important and does help in cooking and in cleanup!! This looks delish and healthy for this hot summer! Great side dish recipe!!
John
Thank you, Amanda! Absolutely, it’s just one of those habits that helps all around. Have a lovely day 🙂
prasanna hede
Oh this salad looks perfect for Summer! Wonderful recipe of dressing and clicks too.
John
Thank you, Prasanna! Kim and I are glad you like it. Have a lovely Sunday 🙂
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
I love a good salad, but my husband would really rather do without. I bet I could convince him otherwise with this one, particularly with all of the bacon you’ve got going here! 😀
John
Thank you, Claire! Well, even if you he doesn’t, you can’t win them all, right lol! Have a lovely Monday 🙂
Jessica Pinney
Yasss! Broccoli salad has been a favorite side dish of mine since I was little. Your version looks delicious, I will have to give it a try next time.
John
Thank you, Jessica! This was my first taste of broccoli salad and I enjoyed it. Kim and I and hope you like it as well 🙂
Veronika's Kitchen
This is a perfect summer salad! What a great idea to mux broccoli and bacon together!
John
Thank you, Veronika! We’re glad you liked the dish. Have a wonderful Monday 🙂
Amanda
The sunflower seeds really sets this broccoli salad apart. I honestly would eat this for dessert!
John
Thank you, Amanda! No matter how you what course you decide to eat it, we hope you enjoy the salad. Have a lovely Monday 🙂
Holly
This broccoli salad looks delicious! I’m loving the two different kinds of nuts – yum!
John
Thank you, Holly! Kim decided to use two kinds for that extra crunch. Have a lovely Monday 🙂
Judy Purcell
A broccoli bacon salad is always a hit at barbecues and this is solid recipe for making everyone happy. Thanks for the tip about cutting up the bacon before cooking–so much faster.
John
Thank you, Judy! We’re glad you liked the dish. Cutting up the bacon before hand just makes things move a little faster. Have a lovely Monday 🙂
Michele
Wow! That is one gorgeous salad. Everything in it sounds so good. Nothing like a good salad for dinner on a hot summer day.
John
Thank you, Michelle! It’s one of those Summer salads that are made to keep you cool lol! Have a lovely Monday 🙂