Best 10 Sunshine Nutty Broccoli Salad Toss Recipes

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In the realm of salads, there exists a dish that captivates taste buds with its vibrant hues and symphony of flavors – the Sunshine Nutty Broccoli Salad Toss. This delightful salad is not just a feast for the eyes, but also a nutritional powerhouse, brimming with an array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

With broccoli as its centerpiece, this salad showcases the vegetable's crisp-tender florets, bursting with a slightly bitter yet refreshing flavor. Almonds add a nutty crunch and a touch of sweetness, while golden raisins bring a burst of natural sugars, creating a delightful contrast to the broccoli's earthiness. Sunflower seeds offer a subtle hint of saltiness and a boost of healthy fats, elevating the salad's overall texture and flavor profile.

The dressing, a harmonious blend of tangy yogurt, sweet honey, and tangy lemon juice, ties all the elements together, creating a cohesive and irresistible dish. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a final touch of color and a burst of herbaceousness, completing this vibrant and flavorful salad.

Alongside the Sunshine Nutty Broccoli Salad Toss, the article presents a collection of equally enticing recipes, each offering a unique culinary adventure. Indulge in the creamy delight of Avocado Ranch Dressing, perfect for adding a zesty touch to your favorite salads. Discover the vibrant flavors of Asian Chopped Salad, where crunchy vegetables meet a tangy dressing infused with Asian-inspired ingredients. For a hearty and satisfying meal, try the hearty Lentil Salad, packed with protein, fiber, and a medley of colorful vegetables.

Whether you're seeking a refreshing side dish or a wholesome main course, these recipes offer something for every occasion and palate. Embark on a culinary journey and let the Sunshine Nutty Broccoli Salad Toss, along with the other delectable dishes in this article, brighten your table and tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

NUTTY BROCCOLI SLAW



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My daughter gave me the recipe for this delightful salad. The sweet dressing nicely coats a crisp blend of broccoli slaw mix, onions, almonds and sunflower kernels. Crushed ramen noodles provide even more crunch. It's a smash hit wherever I take it. -Dora Mae Clapsaddle, Kensington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (3 ounces) chicken ramen noodles
1 package (16 ounces) broccoli coleslaw mix
2 cups sliced green onions (about 2 bunches)
1-1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 can (6 ounces) ripe olives, drained and halved
1 cup sunflower kernels, toasted
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Set aside the noodle seasoning packet; crush the noodles and place in a large bowl. Add the slaw mix, onions, broccoli, olives, sunflower kernels and almonds. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil and contents of seasoning packet; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

NUTTY AND SWEET BROCCOLI SALAD



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I found this recipe in the cookbook Gardening and Cooking with Diane. If you are a vegetarian you could leave out the bacon or substitute with artificial bacon bits.

Provided by Kaykwilts

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch broccoli floret, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 lb bacon, fried crisp
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Break bacon into pieces and add just before serving.
  • Toss together the broccoli, onion, sunflower seeds, raisins, nuts, celery and bacon.
  • Mix dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar) well and pour over salad and serve.

BROCCOLI SUNSHINE SALAD



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Fresh broccoli florets, bacon, sunflower seeds, raisins, red onion, and shredded cheddar in a sweet & tangy dressing

Provided by [email protected]

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 cups broccoli washed (drained & cut into bite-sized pieces (1 1/2 inch))
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I use sharp cheddar, but use what you like)
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped red onion rinse in a strainer with hot water for 10 seconds if the onion is too strong
8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled or chopped
1/3 cup shelled sunflower seeds you can use roasted with no salt or roasted & salted
* Dressing (see notes)
1/2 cup mayo (Hellmann's light is my go-to)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mayo, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix dressing well and allow to chill for an hour or so. This allows the lemon juice to dissolve the sugar before combining with the rest of the salad ingredients.
  • While the dressing chills, combine broccoli, cheese, raisins, onion, bacon, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Store in the frig while the dressing finishes chilling.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss well to coat. You can serve immediately, but I recommend refrigerating for several hours or overnight to meld flavors and soften the broccoli.

SUNSHINE NUTTY BROCCOLI SALAD TOSS



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Yummy! The best ever version of a cold broccoli salad, great for lunches and potlucks! The raisins and grapes go really well with this, a crunchy surprise :) Change the amounts of any of the ingredients pretty easily to suit your tastes or the amount of people you need to feed :)

Provided by PickleLover

Categories     Potluck

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs broccoli, heads stems cut off
1/2 lb crisp red grapes (cut in half)
1/2 cup raisins
1 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 cup slivered almonds
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup Miracle Whip

Steps:

  • Chop broccoli into larger bite size pieces, wash and cut grapes.
  • Add grapes, raisins, almonds and crumbled bacon to the broccoli and toss.
  • Mix Mayo and Miracle whip together, mix with broccoli mix until thoroughly coated. You may need more or less of the dressing depending on how much broccoli you actual end up with after trimming.
  • Chill at least a few hours before serving and enjoy!
  • Salad is best within 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869.8, Fat 70, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 1239.5, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 21.5, Protein 18.2

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 FOR A CROWD



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Super easy salad for a crowd that's pretty and just a bit different. Great right away but gets better the longer it gets to marinate.

Provided by Sharon Dyson-Demers

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®)
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup white wine vinegar
3 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot), or more to taste
1 pound bacon
12 cups fresh broccoli florets, or more to taste
3 cups fruit and nut trail mix
½ large red onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and hot sauce together in a bowl.
  • 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 let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Crumble.
  • Combine crumbled bacon, broccoli, trail mix, and red onion together in a large serving bowl. Add dressing and toss thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 323.5 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

SUNNY VEGETABLE SALAD



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A terrific mixture of crisp, chewy, fresh and sweet ingredients makes this salad taste as good as it looks. A nutritious vegetable like broccoli is a lot more palatable "dressed up" this way. -Char Holm, Goodhue, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups fresh broccoli florets
5 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, toss the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, onion and raisins. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle with bacon and sunflower seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AUDREY'S SUNSHINE RAISIN BROCCOLI SALAD



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Make and share this Audrey's Sunshine Raisin Broccoli Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups chopped fresh broccoli, including stems blanched, drained and cooled (I do not blanch, but leave it like it is)
1 cup raisins
1/2 lb bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh red onion
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Layer broccoli, raisin, bacon and onion in 2 1/2 quart serving bowl.
  • Mix sugar, vinegar, and mayonnaise.
  • together in small bowl; spread over onions sealing to edges of bowl.
  • Sprinkle sunflower seeds on top.
  • Cover and refrigerate to chill well.
  • Just before serving, toss thoroughly.
  • I do not put the bacon in until I toss it before serving.
  • I also just bought the packages of broccoli that was ready to serve.

TOSS-TOGETHER BROCCOLI SALAD



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After sampling this salad at a barbecue, the recipe was given to me without any measurements. I can toss to together, and it turns out great every time.

Provided by Magesse

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped onion
8 crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup raisins
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Mix the broccoli, Cheddar cheese, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together in a separate bowl; pour over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 584.3 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

BROCCOLI, BACON AND CHEDDAR TOSS



Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Toss image

Accent the flavor of fresh broccoli with sweet raisins, smoky bacon, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh small broccoli florets
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped red onion
4 slices precooked bacon or 1/3 cup real bacon pieces
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients except bacon.
  • In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
  • Just before serving, heat bacon slices as directed on package until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble. Stir bacon into salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

- Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best taste and nutritional value. - Chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces for even cooking and better presentation. - If you don't have sunflower seeds, feel free to substitute other nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans. - Use a light touch when tossing the salad to prevent breaking the broccoli florets. - You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise and honey to suit your taste preferences.

Conclusion:

The Sunshine Nutty Broccoli Salad Toss is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. It's packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, making it a nutritious addition to your diet. The sweet and tangy dressing, crunchy nuts, and tender broccoli florets create a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you serve it at a potluck, barbecue, or as a side dish for dinner, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, give the Sunshine Nutty Broccoli Salad Toss a try – you won't be disappointed!

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