Description
Sunshine Broccoli Supreme Salad is a vibrant and refreshing side dish featuring fresh broccoli, sweet raisins, crunchy sunflower kernels, smoky bacon, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfectly chilled, this salad combines crunchy and sweet flavors for a delightful addition to any meal or picnic.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Salad
- 1 lb fresh broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels
- 1/2 lb cooked crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white sugar, and white vinegar until smooth and well combined, creating the creamy dressing base.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped fresh broccoli, raisins, salted sunflower kernels, cooked crumbled bacon, and diced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the salad chill properly before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: After chilling, give the salad a gentle stir and serve it as a flavorful side dish at your meal or gathering.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared up to 2 days in advance for convenience and better flavor integration.
- Freezing is not recommended because it will cause the salad to become watery and mushy upon thawing.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or substitute with a vegetarian bacon alternative.
- If you prefer less sweetness, adjust the sugar quantity to taste.
- Use salted sunflower kernels to add a nice salty crunch; unsalted can be used but may require additional seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
