Best 5 Broccoli Raisin Salad Your Way With Optional Bacon Sunflower Seeds Recipes

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Broccoli Raisin Salad: A Delightful Medley of Flavors and Textures

Broccoli raisin salad is a classic side dish that offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The crisp broccoli florets, sweet raisins, and crunchy sunflower seeds come together to create a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and everyday meals. This versatile salad can be customized to suit your taste preferences, with the option to add bacon, cheese, or other ingredients. Our collection of broccoli raisin salad recipes presents a variety of options, from a classic version to more creative takes on this beloved dish. Whether you prefer a simple and traditional salad or one with a unique twist, you're sure to find a recipe that will satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD



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Broccoli raisin sunflower salad.

Provided by ed smith

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bacon
6 cups chopped broccoli
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 (3 ounce) package sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and cool. Chop bacon.
  • Mix broccoli, bacon, red onion, and raisins in a bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl; stir dressing into broccoli mixture until evenly coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 1 hour. Sprinkle salad with sunflower seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 407.9 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD YOUR WAY (WITH OPTIONAL BACON & SUNFLOWER SEEDS)



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The classic crunchy picnic salad, slightly deconstructed. Both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike can customize to their liking, and everyone's happy.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 medium head broccoli)
1/2 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 small onion)
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch salt (to taste)
5-6 slices bacon (cooked, drained, and crumbled)
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Add broccoli, onion, raisins, and cherry tomatoes, if using, to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Stir in a pinch of salt, if desired.
  • Pour dressing over broccoli and toss well.
  • Serve with bacon and sunflower seeds in separate bowls on the side so individuals can add toppings as desired.
  • Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for several hours.

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.

SWEET BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON, SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND GOLDEN RAISINS



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There are probably a few of these on here, but this is the way I like to make it and I don't want to lose this again! So putting it here for safe keeping! A nice sweet salad that goes with just about everything! Enjoy! (photo from bing images)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

SALAD:
2 heads fresh broccoli
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. cooked drained and crumbled bacon, large crumbles/pieces
3/4 cup salted sunflower seeds
1 cup golden raisins
SAUCE:
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups miracle whip
2 Tbl. vinegar, (can sub 1 tbl. o.j. if preferred)

Steps:

  • 1. Salad: Chop broccoli florettes into small pieces. Reserve a 1/4 cup bacon. Toss rest together in medium-sized bowl.
  • 2. Sauce: In small bowl, whisk ingredients til sugar is dissolved, syrupy and smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and fold til all is coated. Stir before serving and garnish top with reserved bacon.

BACON BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS



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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

Tips:

  • For a sweeter salad, use golden raisins.
  • If you don't have sunflower seeds, you can substitute chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts.
  • If you're using bacon, cook it until it's crispy, then drain it on paper towels before adding it to the salad.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as shredded carrots, chopped celery, or sliced cucumbers.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, don't add the dressing until you're ready to serve it. This will help prevent the salad from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Broccoli raisin salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty salad, give broccoli raisin salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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