Berly's Kitchen

Semi-Homemade and Totally Delicious

You are here: Home / Sides / Broccoli Bacon Salad

Broccoli Bacon Salad

Originally posted: . Last modified: .

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

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.

The finished broccoli bacon salad, topped with sunflower seeds and served in a large beige bowl with a wooden spoon.

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.

An aerial view of the bacon broccoli salad ingredients like fresh broccoli, bacon, red onions, and crispy bacon.

  • 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.

All of the ingredients in a beige serving bowl ready to be dressed and tossed. All of the ingredients are stacked atop the broccoli.

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.

A final photo of the finished bacon broccoli salad taken up close to show the sunflower seeds contrasted against the broccoli.

Need another fresh Summer salad? Then check out our Easy Watermelon Salad or our Cold Pasta Salad with Veggies!

If you like this recipe, please leave us a comment and rate the recipe card. You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram searching for Berly’s Kitchen!

5 from 8 votes
A final photo of the finished bacon broccoli salad taken up close to show the sunflower seeds contrasted against the broccoli.
Print
Broccoli Bacon Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

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!

Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon Broccoli Salad
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 345 kcal
Author: John
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

  1. First, in a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, salt & pepper. Set aside.

  2. Next, in a separate large bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, walnuts, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and onion.

  3. Then, pour the mayonnaise dressing over the broccoli salad and stir to coat. 

  4. Last, serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a proper portion size. Actual calories will vary. The salad can be stored in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3-days. 

Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Bacon Salad
Amount Per Serving (0.5 Cup)
Calories 345 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 410mg 17%
Potassium 265mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 6.8%
Vitamin C 51.1%
Calcium 4.4%
Iron 5.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Related Posts

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. 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!

    Reply

  4. 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!!

    Reply

    • 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 🙂

      Reply

    • Thank you, Amanda! No matter how you what course you decide to eat it, we hope you enjoy the salad. Have a lovely Monday 🙂

      Reply

  11. 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.

    Reply

    • 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 🙂

      Reply

  12. Wow! That is one gorgeous salad. Everything in it sounds so good. Nothing like a good salad for dinner on a hot summer day.

    Reply

    • Thank you, Michelle! It’s one of those Summer salads that are made to keep you cool lol! Have a lovely Monday 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

error: Content is protected !!