Are you looking for a delightful and savory dish that marries the crispy, smoky goodness of bacon with the vibrant crunch of broccoli? Look no further than this delectable bacon and broccoli salad. This classic yet versatile dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender broccoli florets tossed in a tangy dressing, complemented by the salty crunch of bacon, and often adorned with additional ingredients like crunchy almonds, creamy cheese, or sweet raisins. Whether you're hosting a potluck, bringing a dish to a picnic, or simply seeking a satisfying lunch or dinner option, this article will guide you through finding the best recipe for a bacon and broccoli salad that suits your taste preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight!
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
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
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
BACON AND BROCCOLI SALAD
You'll want to serve this family-friendly broccoli salad with bacon year-round. The broccoli gets a big-time flavor boost from bacon, toasted pecans, dried berries and a mayo dressing. -Cindi Read, Hendersonville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
MARTIE'S BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON AND CHEESE
This broccoli salad recipe is from my mother-in-law Martie and is always a crowd pleaser at family events and church picnics. The combination of bacon, cheese, and raisins gives it a sweet and salty taste.
Provided by Kevin Gorton
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Crumble into a small bowl.
- Cut broccoli into florets, dice up the stems, and put all into a large bowl. Mix in onion. Add raisins and Cheddar cheese. Stir in crumbled bacon.
- Combine mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour over broccoli mixture. Mix until completely covered. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 491 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
BROCCOLI-AND-BACON SALAD
Can't stop eating.
Provided by Linda Z
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss broccoli, bacon, red onion, raisins, cashews, and water chestnuts together in a large bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together until smooth; pour over salad and toss to coat.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the dressing sets, at least 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 200.6 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
BROCCOLI, BACON AND CHEESE SALAD
This is a delicious summer salad, however I make any time of the year. It is always a big hit with family, friends and at church functions. We love it. It is easily made as a lowfat version, using low fat cheese and low fat mayo, even can use Splenda instead of sugar. Serving size is 1/2 cup. I obtained this recipe from Pillsbury Simple Summer Recipes Cookbook in approximately 1990. This is my first post to Recipe Zaar. I really hope you enjoy it.
Provided by Bobtail
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix up your dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Mix all the dry salad ingredients (not the bacon) in a large salad bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the other salad ingredients, mix well.
- Mix in the bacon just before serving the salad.
TORTELLINI, BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD
Tender, cheese-filled tortellini puts a flavorful spin on ordinary pasta salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- In very large (4-quart) bowl, mix tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, chives and dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Just before serving, stir in bacon. Sprinkle with nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
BROCCOLI, TORTELLINI, AND BACON SALAD
A filling and delicious main dish salad. I have used turkey bacon and low-fat dressing to lighten it up. Chill time is 1-2 hours.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the tortellini according to package directions; rinse with cold water; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix the tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, chives, and dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
- Right before ready to serve, add bacon and sunflower seeds; gently stir to combine.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve cold.
BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD
This is a great salad for picnics or potlucks! This version of broccoli salad uses more vinegar and less mayonnaise than most recipes. This gives you a slightly different, healthier option when choosing your next side dish. It's best if you wait until right before serving to add the dressing to keep bacon crisp.
Provided by Diana Bull
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
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. Tear bacon into small pieces.
- Combine broccoli, bacon, sunflower seeds, and green onions in a bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 536.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
KIDNEY BEANS, BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD
This recipe has been a hit at every potluck, picnic & tailgate party I have taken it to. It goes together quickly and holds up well in an ice chest.
Provided by Skypoodle
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam the broccoli until just tender, then rinse until cold water to stop cooking. It should be bright green, not cooked grey! Drain well on paper towels.
- Rinse the kidney beans under cold running water, drain well and add to the broccoli in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the onion about 1/8" thick then cut the rings into segments 1/2" to 1" or so.
- Cook the bacon until crisp then drain well and coarsely chop.
- Add the bacon and onion to the broccoli and kidney beans, mixing well while moistening with the ranch dressing. Don't add so much ranch dressing that it becomes soupy.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.3, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 624.2, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 19.4
CURRIED BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON AND CASHEWS
Similar to other broccoli salads, but with the added flavor of curry and the crunch of cashews. Great for potlucks. Easy to prepare in advance! Prep time includes time to chill.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Pork
Time 3h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Chop broccoli florets finely with a chef knife, or you may pulse"lightly" in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Toss broccoli with onions, raisins, and cashews in a mixing bowl.
- In another small bowl, stir together mayo, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, curry powder and salt.
- Use a whisk to blend well.
- Add dressing to salad and toss until vegetables are evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours (to blend flavors).
- Garnish with crumbled bacon just before serving.
- Can be made up to one day in advance.
FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH APPLE AND BACON
All dressed up with crispy apples, bacon and a creamy dressing, Sherry Thompson's Fresh Broccoli Salad makes a refreshing, versatile side dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, apple, onion and bacon. In a small bowl, combine salad dressing and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BACON AND BROCCOLI SALAD
This is a quick and easy bacon and broccoli salad.
Provided by Linda Wilson
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Yield 12
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 large bowl, combine the bacon, broccoli, green onions, carrots and salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise and vinegar. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 285 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
LOW CARB BACON AND BROCCOLI SALAD
Easy, tasty, low carb and flexible! If your a "dumper" like me and just can't seem to stick to the directions, make this your own -try this 1
Provided by Chef m.
Categories Cauliflower
Time 35m
Yield 4 large salads, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- whisk together mayo, splenda, and vinegar in bowl,set aside.
- put everything else in a bowl, add the dressing stir and serve.
BACON BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by á-47109
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 mayo, sugar, sweetener, and vinegar in another bowl until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the broccoli. It should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
- Use a variety of textures. The combination of crunchy bacon, tender broccoli, and creamy dressing is what makes this salad so special.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You could add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even a different type of cheese.
- Make sure the dressing is well-balanced. It should be creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet.
Conclusion:
Bacon and broccoli salad is a delicious, easy-to-make salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein and fiber. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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