Best Broccoli Salad Ever!

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This is a delightful, cool, and crisp salad with healthy fruits, vegetables, and nuts that is a great accompaniment to any entree. It's a real favorite with anyone who tries it. This is a fun recipe as you can get creative with it. I have even made it with out the sunflower seeds, and it was still delicious.

Submitted by Nancy Gibson
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

Salad:

  • 2 crowns broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved

  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts

  • ¼ red onion, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup sunflower seed kernels

  • ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)

  • ¼ cup bacon bits

Directions

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves and the dressing is smooth.

  2. Toss broccoli, grapes, walnuts, red onion, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and bacon bits together in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently fold so ingredients are evenly coated.

  3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours. Stir before serving.

Cook's Notes:

You can use gold or regular raisins instead of Craisins(R).

Use green grapes if you prefer.

You can add shredded Cheddar cheese and poppy seeds if you fancy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

507 Calories
43g Fat
28g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 507
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 374mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 48mg 54%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 332mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.