Description
Sunshine Broccoli Supreme Salad is a vibrant and crunchy salad combining fresh broccoli florets with sweet raisins, savory crumbled bacon, and sunflower kernels all tossed in a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. Perfectly chilled, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, ideal for potlucks or as a refreshing side dish.
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 the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped broccoli, raisins, salted sunflower kernels, crumbled bacon, and diced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together and the broccoli to soften slightly.
- Serve: After chilling, gently stir the salad once more before serving cold as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- This salad can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept refrigerated to deepen the flavors.
- Avoid freezing the salad as it tends to become watery and develop an undesirable texture.
- For a lighter option, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Use smoked bacon for a richer flavor or turkey bacon for a leaner alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
