Best 9 Bacon Broccoli Salad With Raisins And Sunflower Seeds Recipes

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"Bacon broccoli salad with raisins and sunflower seeds" is a delightful and healthy dish that combines sweet and savory flavors. It makes a perfect side dish for potlucks, picnics, or any gathering. The crunchiness of the broccoli and the sweetness of the raisins and sunflower seeds add texture and flavor to this salad, while the bacon adds a smoky and savory touch. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BACON BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS



Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds image

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

½ pound bacon
4 heads broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ½ cups raisins
1 ½ cups unsalted sunflower seeds
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

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 BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-47109

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb. bacon
4 heads broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. unsalted sunflower seeds
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. white sugar
1/4 c. splenda
2 tbs. white wine vinegar

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.

SWEET BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON, SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND GOLDEN RAISINS



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There are probably a few of these on here, but this is the way I like to make it and I don't want to lose this again! So putting it here for safe keeping! A nice sweet salad that goes with just about everything! Enjoy! (photo from bing images)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

SALAD:
2 heads fresh broccoli
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. cooked drained and crumbled bacon, large crumbles/pieces
3/4 cup salted sunflower seeds
1 cup golden raisins
SAUCE:
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups miracle whip
2 Tbl. vinegar, (can sub 1 tbl. o.j. if preferred)

Steps:

  • 1. Salad: Chop broccoli florettes into small pieces. Reserve a 1/4 cup bacon. Toss rest together in medium-sized bowl.
  • 2. Sauce: In small bowl, whisk ingredients til sugar is dissolved, syrupy and smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and fold til all is coated. Stir before serving and garnish top with reserved bacon.

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD YOUR WAY (WITH OPTIONAL BACON & SUNFLOWER SEEDS)



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The classic crunchy picnic salad, slightly deconstructed. Both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike can customize to their liking, and everyone's happy.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 medium head broccoli)
1/2 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 small onion)
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes (optional)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch salt (to taste)
5-6 slices bacon (cooked, drained, and crumbled)
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Add broccoli, onion, raisins, and cherry tomatoes, if using, to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Stir in a pinch of salt, if desired.
  • Pour dressing over broccoli and toss well.
  • Serve with bacon and sunflower seeds in separate bowls on the side so individuals can add toppings as desired.
  • Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for several hours.

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/BACON/RAISIN SALAD



Broccoli/Bacon/Raisin Salad image

I found this in a Southern Cooking cookbook. I had to make something for a Mother's Day family gathering and thru this together. Let's put it this way, there was none left and everyone wanted the receipe!

Provided by Acountkel

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch fresh broccoli, washed, drained and broken into flowerettes
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup celery, chopped
1 lb bacon, fried crisp, drained and crumbled
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine salad ingredients together in large mixing bowl. Set aside. Combine dressing ingredients together thoroughly. Pour dressing over salad ingredients; stir to blend. Serve chilled. Refrigerate leftovers (if there are any).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.3, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 437.1, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 6.6

BROCCOLI, BACON, AND SUNFLOWER SEED SALAD



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I may never forgive my friend, Sarah, for bringing this to a potluck yesterday. Today, I made the recipe for myself, and ATE THE ENTIRE THING! (Will leave the results to your imagination). It was sooo worth it! YUMMM!

Provided by Pellerin

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 lb cooked bacon (Applewood smoked by Neuske's is my favorite, cook slowly to extra crisp)
2 cups fresh broccoli, raw
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
1 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • While slowly cooking bacon to extra crisp, soak raisins in HOT tap water. Drain bacon on paper towels. Drain raisins. Pour extra fat out of frying pan.
  • In same pan (keeping the fond (browned bits), toast sunflower seeds lightly for one minute.
  • Make dressing by combining mayo, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins.
  • Trim florettes from top of rinsed, raw broccoli - toss into dressing. (You COULD choose to nuke or steam broccoli, but would loose much of the crunch). Use veg peeler to remove tough part of broccoli stem, then dice and add to salad. Toss, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 747.2, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 18.2, Protein 8.9

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RED GRAPES, BACON, AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS



Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds image

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

8 slices bacon
⅓ cup sunflower seed kernels
1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
⅓ cup diced red onion
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
ground black pepper to taste

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

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS & SUNFLOWER SEEDS



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This salad is so good that you can eat it as a meal. With the nuts you are getting your protein, raisins=fruit, broccoli=vegetable. It has such a fresh taste. I make this for all family get togethers and there isn't any left after the meal. Also, if you let it set and blend together in the refrigerator for awhile before serving,...

Provided by Betsy Alexander

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 c broccoli florets
3/4 c raisins, yellow
3/4 c sunflower seeds
1 jar(s) bacon bits (real)
1/4 c red onion
DRESSING
1 c miracle whip
3 Tbsp vinager
1/4 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine broccoli florets, raisins, sunflower seeds, crumbled bacon, and chopped onion in a large serving bowl.
  • 2. In a separate bowl or large cup, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar.
  • 3. Combine broccoli florets, raisins, sunflower seeds, crumbled bacon, and chopped onion in a large serving Add dressing to the salad and toss to mix well; chill thoroughly before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp broccoli florets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces so they're easy to eat.
  • Cook the bacon until it's crispy, but not too hard.
  • Use a good-quality mayonnaise for the dressing.
  • Add the raisins and sunflower seeds last, so they don't get soggy.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This bacon broccoli salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or everyday meals. Packed with flavor and texture, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try!

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