Description
Sunshine Broccoli Supreme Salad is a delightful and crunchy salad combining fresh broccoli, sweet raisins, savory bacon, and a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish, this salad packs a flavor punch with a balance of sweet, tangy, and salty notes.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Salad
- 1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels
- 1/2 pound cooked crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white sugar, and white vinegar until smooth and well combined.
- Add salad ingredients: Add the chopped broccoli, raisins, salted sunflower kernels, cooked crumbled bacon, and diced red onion into the bowl with the dressing. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salad a good stir and serve it cold as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared up to 2 days in advance to save time and enhance flavor.
- Freezing is not recommended, as the salad will become watery and mushy upon thawing.
- For a nut-free version, omit the salted sunflower kernels or substitute with pumpkin seeds.
- Use turkey bacon as a leaner alternative or make it vegetarian by skipping the bacon and increasing sunflower kernels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
