Best 9 Broccoli Bacon Sunflower Seed Salad Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Broccoli bacon sunflower seed salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the combination of crunchy bacon, roasted sunflower seeds, and tender broccoli. The dressing is light and tangy, and it complements the other ingredients perfectly. This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck dinner, and it's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SUNFLOWER BROCCOLI SALAD



Sunflower Broccoli Salad image

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.

EASY BROCCOLI BACON SALAD



Easy Broccoli Bacon Salad image

Anybody who doesn't like broccoli will change their mind upon taking their first bite.

Provided by readycooker

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 small red onion, chopped
12 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup raisins
¼ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds in a bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over broccoli mixture and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 94.7 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

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

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

BROCCOLI, BACON, AND SUNFLOWER SEED SALAD



Broccoli, Bacon, and Sunflower Seed Salad image

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 BACON



Broccoli Salad with Bacon image

I can never get enough of this broccoli salad. Salty bacon, crunchy sunflower kernels, and a hint of sweetness and vinegar.

Provided by Issaarnold

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound bacon
1 bunch broccoli, finely chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup diced red onion
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white 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 let cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes. Crumble.
  • Combine crumbled bacon with broccoli, sunflower seeds, and red onion in a large bowl.
  • Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Pour over broccoli mixture and mix together. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 561 mg, Sugar 7.8 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.

BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD



Broccoli and Bacon Salad image

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

1 pound bacon
2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup sunflower seeds
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup mayonnaise
6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¼ cup white sugar

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

BROCCOLI BACON SALAD



Broccoli Bacon Salad image

This broccoli/bacon salad has dried cherries to add sweet and tart texture and sunflower seeds to give it added crunch.

Provided by Ramelle B.

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch fresh broccoli (3 stalks)
12 slices bacon, crisply fried
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sunflower seeds, salted and roasted
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Fry bacon and pat grease into paper towels and crumble.
  • Wash and chop broccoli into bite-size pieces (discarding stems, using flowerets).
  • Slice small onion and combine with broccoli, crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds and cherries.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour over broccoli mixture, mix and serve or refrigerate for later use.
  • *Can increase/decrease cherries depending on how much broccoli you have. Healthy and delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 77.7, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 4

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets and sunflower seeds.
  • If you don't have bacon bits, you can cook and crumble your own bacon.
  • Add some dried cranberries or raisins for a touch of sweetness.
  • If you like a creamy dressing, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of greens, such as spinach, arugula, or kale.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Broccoli Bacon Sunflower Seed Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it is easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying salad that the whole family will enjoy.

Related Topics