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There’s nothing better than the fresh, colourful food summer has to offer. Our family LOVES salads when the weather gets warm and we enjoy a different salad almost every day of the week! This Crunchy Broccoli Salad is one of my personal favourites and I know you’re going to love it!
Fresh broccoli has such a delicious crunch and this Crunchy Broccoli Salad is perfect for all your summer potlucks, barbecues and outdoor parties. It’s easy to make ahead of time, it comes together in almost no time at all, and it’s packed with flavour!
Ingredients for Crunchy Broccoli Salad
- fresh broccoli florets
- bacon
- red onion
- dried cranberries
- sunflower seeds
- chopped pecans
- mayonnaise
- red wine vinegar
- honey
- salt and pepper
How to make Crunchy Broccoli Salad
- Go for colour! Choose the freshest broccoli you can find with a beautifully deep green colour. Go for a whole head of broccoli and cut the florets off the stalk yourself for the freshest flavour (only use pre-cut florets if you have to).
- Go for texture! Add some sunflower seeds, pecans, bacon, and dried cranberries for a variety of textures and flavours.
- Make the dressing yourself. Whip up the 4-ingredient dressing in minutes – it tastes SO much better than any conventional store-bought dressing (and choose high-quality mayo to boost the flavour even more!
- Enjoy the leftovers! This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days after it’s made, so enjoy it the next day too!
Looking for more summer barbecue-friendly recipes? You’ll LOVE this Panzanella Salad, this Quick and Easy Greek Salad, or this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad!
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Crunchy Broccoli Salad
This Crunchy Broccoli Salad is a classic summer side dish made with fresh broccoli, bacon, sweet onion, and a creamy dressing! Easy to make!
Recipe: Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
For the salad:
- 8 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 slices bacon cooked to crisp and crumbled
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Recipe: Instructions
- Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk well until smooth and combined.
- Add the broccoli to a large bowl and pour the dressing over the broccoli. Toss very well to coat.
- Add the bacon crumbles, sunflower seeds, diced onion, pecans, and cranberries, and toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately, or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Recipe: Notes
To make this recipe ahead, simply make as directed and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before serving. Toss well before serving.Â
Recipe: Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Crunchy Broccoli Salad
Amount Per Serving (1.25 cups)
Calories 285
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 309mg13%
Potassium 414mg12%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 587IU12%
Vitamin C 82mg99%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.