**Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds: A Wholesome and Flavorful Delight**
Broccoli salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the crunchiness of broccoli, the nutty flavor of sunflower seeds, and a tangy dressing to create a symphony of flavors. This salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for health-conscious individuals. The recipe offers a comprehensive guide to preparing this delectable salad, including variations such as adding bacon, avocado, or dried cranberries for an extra burst of taste and texture. Whether you're looking for a light lunch option, a healthy side dish, or a crowd-pleasing potluck contribution, this broccoli salad with sunflower seeds is sure to satisfy your cravings.
FAVORITE BROCCOLI SALAD
This broccoli salad recipe is the best! It's healthy, too, thanks to the delicious honey-mustard vinaigrette (no mayo). This broccoli salad packs great for lunch and potlucks. Recipe yields 6 side servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Salad
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toast the sunflower seeds: Pour the sunflower seeds into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently (careful, they'll burn!), until the seeds are turning golden on the sides, about 5 minutes. Pour the toasted seeds into a large serving bowl.
- Add the chopped broccoli, onion, cheese and cranberries to the serving bowl. Set aside.
- In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic and salt). Whisk until the mixture is well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all of the broccoli is lightly coated in dressing. I highly recommend letting the salad marinate for at least 20 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
- Divide the salad into individual bowls and serve. Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, covered.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side serving, Calories 280 calories, Sugar 11.3 g, Sodium 234.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg
SUNFLOWER BROCCOLI SALAD
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
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.
BACON BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS
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
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
BARB'S BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD
This is a version of the classic broccoli salad with the addition of cauliflower. It can be prepared the day prior to serving, then served chilled or at room temperature. Pecans can be used instead of sunflower seeds, if desired, and bacon lovers might want to add a few extra slices. . .
Provided by Tom
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
- Combine the bacon, cauliflower, broccoli, onion and sunflower seeds or pecans.
- Whisk together the salad dressing, vinegar and sugar. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate and allow to chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 635.6 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
ALYSON'S BROCCOLI SALAD
Confirmed broccoli haters have changed their minds after tasting this salad. It is great for potlucks or buffet meals. Make a day or so before you wish to serve to meld the ingredients. I have used sugar substitutes for the white sugar and also used nonfat or low-fat mayonnaise and it still tastes great!
Provided by JJOHN32
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the broccoli, onion and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli mixture, and toss until well mixed. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Before serving, toss salad with crumbled bacon and sunflower seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 48.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 583.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RED GRAPES, BACON, AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS
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
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
BROCCOLI, BACON, AND SUNFLOWER SEED SALAD
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
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
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality broccoli: Look for broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellow or wilted florets.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets: This will help ensure that the broccoli cooks evenly and is easy to eat.
- Blanch the broccoli: Blanching helps to preserve the broccoli's color and nutrients. To blanch broccoli, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately remove the broccoli from the boiling water and place it in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for this salad can be made up to 2 days in advance. This will give the flavors time to meld together.
- Use a variety of toppings: This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good options include red onion, celery, carrots, and bell peppers.
Conclusion:
This broccoli salad is a healthy and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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