Ingredients
Salad
- 500 g fresh broccoli florets
- 100 g red onion finely chopped
- 100 g raisins or dried cranberries
- 100 g sunflower seeds
- 100 g bacon bits (optional, omit for a vegetarian version)
Dressing
- 200 g mayonnaise
- 30 g white sugar
- 30 g white vinegar
- 10 g Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Broccoli: Wash the broccoli florets and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Blanch the Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they are slightly tender but still crisp. Drain the broccoli and immediately place it in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white sugar, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the sugar has dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the blanched broccoli, chopped red onion, raisins or dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits if using.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious broccoli salad!Feel free to adjust the quantities of ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
763
% Daily Value*
Fat
57
g
88
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
32
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15
g
Cholesterol
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
839
mg
36
%
Potassium
849
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
826
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
116
mg
141
%
Calcium
122
mg
12
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.