Description
A vibrant and creamy Sunshine Broccoli Supreme Salad combining fresh broccoli, sweet raisins, crunchy sunflower kernels, and smoky bacon with a tangy mayonnaise dressing, perfect as a refreshing side dish or light lunch.
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
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white sugar, and white vinegar until smooth and well combined to create a tangy and creamy dressing.
- 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 the salad: Stir all ingredients thoroughly to ensure that the dressing evenly coats all components of the salad.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill properly.
- Serve and enjoy: After chilling, serve the Sunshine Broccoli Supreme Salad cold as a delicious side dish or light meal.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared up to 2 days in advance for convenience.
- Freezing is not recommended as it will cause the salad to become watery and mushy.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or substitute with smoky tempeh bits.
- Use salted sunflower kernels for flavor; if using unsalted, add a pinch of salt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
