Best 5 Broccoli Bacon Sunflower Seed Salad Recipes

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Broccoli Bacon Sunflower Seed Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines fresh broccoli florets, crispy bacon bits, crunchy sunflower seeds, sweet dried cranberries, and a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar. This salad offers a medley of textures and flavors that will satisfy your taste buds. It is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, or as a side dish at your next gathering. This article provides two variations of the recipe: a classic version that uses traditional mayonnaise, and a healthier version that uses Greek yogurt instead. Both versions are equally delicious and offer a great way to enjoy your daily dose of vegetables.

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SUNFLOWER BROCCOLI SALAD



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This crisp salad is so refreshing that we always eat every bit. -Marilyn Newcomer, Sun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 green onion, chopped
3 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon sunflower kernels
DRESSING:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, onion, raisins and sunflower kernels. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; stir until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RED GRAPES, BACON, AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS



Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds image

Try a flavor from the beaches of the eastern shore. This refreshing yet hearty family recipe has been adopted into the families of all of our friends. We never steam a bushel of crabs without having a huge bowl of this salad and corn on the cob on the table. This dish is simply mandatory at every BBQ, potluck or pitch-in event. Give it a try!

Provided by Coastal Roots

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices bacon
⅓ cup sunflower seed kernels
1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
⅓ cup diced red onion
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble 7 slices of bacon; mix with sunflower seeds in a resealable bag.
  • Combine broccoli, onion, and grapes in a bowl.
  • Crumble the remaining bacon slice. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl; fold in the 1 slice crumbled bacon. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 2 hours.
  • Sprinkle bacon-sunflower seed mixture over salad before serving; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 382.4 mg, Sugar 8 g

BACON BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS



Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds image

This salad is sweet and crunchy. Broccoli, crumbled bacon, raisins and sunflower seeds, with a smattering of onion tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing. Delicious!

Provided by Dawn

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound bacon
4 heads broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ½ cups raisins
1 ½ cups unsalted sunflower seeds
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
  • Toss bacon, broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds, and onion together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, sweetener, and vinegar in another bowl until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 284 mg, Sugar 19 g

BROCCOLI, BACON, AND SUNFLOWER SEED SALAD



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I may never forgive my friend, Sarah, for bringing this to a potluck yesterday. Today, I made the recipe for myself, and ATE THE ENTIRE THING! (Will leave the results to your imagination). It was sooo worth it! YUMMM!

Provided by Pellerin

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 lb cooked bacon (Applewood smoked by Neuske's is my favorite, cook slowly to extra crisp)
2 cups fresh broccoli, raw
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
1 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • While slowly cooking bacon to extra crisp, soak raisins in HOT tap water. Drain bacon on paper towels. Drain raisins. Pour extra fat out of frying pan.
  • In same pan (keeping the fond (browned bits), toast sunflower seeds lightly for one minute.
  • Make dressing by combining mayo, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins.
  • Trim florettes from top of rinsed, raw broccoli - toss into dressing. (You COULD choose to nuke or steam broccoli, but would loose much of the crunch). Use veg peeler to remove tough part of broccoli stem, then dice and add to salad. Toss, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 747.2, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 18.2, Protein 8.9

BACON BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-47109

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb. bacon
4 heads broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. unsalted sunflower seeds
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. white sugar
1/4 c. splenda
2 tbs. white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble. Toss bacon, broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds, and onion together in a large bowl. Whisk mayo, sugar, sweetener, and vinegar in another bowl until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and high-quality ingredients: Use fresh broccoli florets, crispy bacon, and raw sunflower seeds for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cook the bacon until crispy: This will add a smoky and savory flavor to the salad.
  • Roast the sunflower seeds: Roasting the sunflower seeds will enhance their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a light dressing: A simple vinaigrette dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard is a great way to complement the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it immediately after assembling.

Conclusion:

This broccoli bacon sunflower seed salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's packed with nutrients and has a great balance of flavors and textures. The roasted sunflower seeds add a nice crunch, while the bacon and cheese add a savory touch. The lemon-tahini dressing is light and refreshing, and it ties all the flavors together perfectly. If you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, this is definitely one to try.

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