Description
Sunshine Broccoli Supreme Salad is a delightful, crunchy salad featuring fresh broccoli, raisins, sunflower kernels, and crispy bacon, all tossed in a creamy, slightly sweet dressing. Perfect for potlucks or as a refreshing side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and best served chilled.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Salad
- 1 pound fresh broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup salted sunflower kernels
- 1/2 pound cooked crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white sugar, and white vinegar until smooth and well combined.
- Add Salad Ingredients: Add the chopped broccoli, raisins, salted sunflower kernels, cooked crumbled bacon, and diced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Mix everything thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step helps the flavors meld together and enhances the overall taste.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salad a quick stir and serve cold. Enjoy your Sunshine Broccoli Supreme Salad as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, allowing flavors to develop further.
- Do not freeze the salad as it will become watery and lose its texture.
- You can substitute salted sunflower kernels with unsalted nuts like almonds or walnuts if preferred.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or use a plant-based bacon substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
