Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad is an easy side dish recipe everyone loves. Sweet & tangy dressing with broccoli, bacon, carrots, raisins, and red onions.

Broccoli Bacon Salad

I love an easy side dish that can be made ahead of time.  This classic broccoli salad recipe is so versatile.  It’s great for a quick side dish for a busy weeknight meal.  It would be perfect for bringing to a BBQ or potluck.  It would even work as a holiday recipe.  I served this last Easter with ham and everyone loved it.

How To Make This Broccoli Salad Recipe

*Note:  The full printable recipe card is at the bottom of this post.

• This is a one bowl recipe.  So, make the homemade dressing in the bottom of a large mixing bowl.
• Add mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk until smooth.

• To the dressing bowl, add broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, grated carrots, raisins, and red onions.
• Stir well to coat everything in dressing.

• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
• Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Can This Be Made Ahead Of Time

Yes.  In fact, I think broccoli salad tastes the best after it has been chilling for about 4 hours.  You can definitely make it the night before you plan on serving it.

It will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  But, after about 1 day, some of the veggies will start loosing some of their crunch.

Variations

• Switch out the raisins for dried cranberries.
• Switch out the grated carrots for shredded cheddar cheese.
• Add sunflower seeds or sliced almonds.
• Add fresh fruit like chopped apples, sliced grapes, or quartered strawberries.

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The Best Classic Broccoli Salad Recipe

5 from 4 votes

Broccoli Salad is an easy side dish recipe everyone loves. Sweet & tangy dressing covers broccoli, bacon, carrots, raisins, and red onions.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Chill Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

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Servings 8 servings

Calories 315 kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 cups small broccoli florets
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 3/4 cup raisins I use golden
• 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon bits
• 1/3 cup diced red onion

Instructions

• In a large bowl, add the mayo, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• Add the broccoli, carrots, raisins, bacon bits, and red onions. Stir well.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to three days.
• Stir well before serving. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8th of the recipe | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3119IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

Course Salad, Side Dish

Keyword broccoli side dish recipe, how to make broccoli salad

Cuisine American

Author Amanda Finks

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