Best 8 Broccoli Salad With Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

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Broccoli salad with sour cream dressing is a refreshing and delicious dish, perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. The creamy sour cream dressing, along with the sweet and crunchy broccoli, make for a delightful combination that will surely please everyone at your table. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up this delicious salad in no time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI SALAD



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A simple broccoli salad made with bacon, cranberries, and other simple add-ins!Be sure to check out the recipe VIDEO at the bottom of the post!

Provided by Sam Merritt

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

5-6 cups broccoli florets¹ (1 lb, this was about 2 ½ heads of broccoli for me (450g))
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (thicker, not finely shredded (115g))
⅔ cup dried cranberries ((85g))
½ cup crumbled bacon² ((60g))
½ cup salted sunflower seeds ((60g))
⅓ cup red onion (diced into small pieces (50g))
¾ cup mayo (I use olive oil mayo (175g))
¼ cup sour cream³ ((70g))
1 ½ Tablespoon white wine vinegar⁴
3 Tablespoons sugar ((40g))
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and onion in a large bowl.
  • In a separate, small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-combined.
  • Pour dressing over broccoli combination and toss or stir well.
  • Broccoli salad may be served immediately, but for best flavor refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Make sure to toss broccoli salad thoroughly again before serving.Keep refrigerated if not consuming right away.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 617 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

LIGHTENED-UP CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD



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Healthy eating is about moderation! Two strips of bacon are all you need for a little indulgence that goes a long way flavor-wise. Buy the best quality bacon you can, nitrate-free if possible--it'll have tons of flavor and really punch up this healthy take on a classic side dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 strips low-sodium bacon
1/2 cup ice cubes
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons salted roasted sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Combine the ice cubes, onions and 1 cup water in a small bowl. Let the onions soak for 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad, then drain and pat dry.
  • Cook the bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings for the dressing. Finely chop the bacon strips and reserve.
  • Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, reserved bacon drippings, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, onions and golden raisins to the dressing. Toss well, cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Before serving, toss well and season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the chopped bacon and sunflower seeds.

CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD



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This scrumptious salad is the best tasting broccoli salad, and the dressing really makes it.

Provided by Mark Simma

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices bacon
1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into florets
½ small red onion, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon 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; crumble when cooled.
  • Mix bacon, broccoli, onion, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves and dressing is smooth; pour over broccoli mixture. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 527.2 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM DRESSING



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Categories     Dairy     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook

Yield makes 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lg head of broccoli
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayo
1 tbsp vinager
3 slices cooked bacon or 3 tbsp bacon bits (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut broccoli into bite size florettes. Place in a bowl. Disolve sugar in vinager. Stir in sour cream and mayo.If using bacon, at this time crumble the cooked bacon, or stir in the bacon bits to the dressing. Pour the dressing over the broccoli and toss to coat the broccoli. Salad can be served immediately or refrigerated for later.

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD



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This is a yummy summer salad that uses an interesting combination of fruits, vegetables and meats. Before you decide you won't like it, try it. You'll be pleasantly surprised. You can add an extra head of broccoli, if you like.

Provided by Nora

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads fresh broccoli
1 red onion
½ pound bacon
¾ cup raisins
¾ cup sliced almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble.
  • Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.
  • To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 352.9 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

SOUTHERN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Creamy Southern-inspired broccoli and cauliflower salad with a few extra ingredients. Delicious. Fantastic for a potluck.

Provided by Bob Butler

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Fried

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package bacon
6 cups broccoli florets
6 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups slivered almonds
1 ½ cups golden raisins
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup lemon juice

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 until cool enough to handle, then chop into small pieces.
  • Place bacon in a very large bowl with broccoli, cauliflower, almonds, raisins, Cheddar cheese, red onion, and celery.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice in a separate bowl until creamy. Pour over broccoli-cauliflower mixture; stir until well combined. Refrigerate until flavors have melded, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 503.9 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

AMISH BROCCOLI SALAD



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Make and share this Amish Broccoli Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by indygirl79

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head broccoli, chopped
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb bacon, fried & crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine chopped broccoli and cauliflower in large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar and salt to make a dressing.
  • Add the dressing to the broccoli/cauliflower mix, stirring to evenly coat the veggies.
  • Stir in the bacon and cheese, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top of salad just before serving.
  • Refridgerate until serving.

SWEET-SOUR BROCCOLI SALAD



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"This refreshing medley is a good way to get broccoli into your meals," notes Bea Ramirez of Kansas City, Kansas. Just three simple ingredients create the tangy-sweet dressing that coats this crunchy combination.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups broccoli florets
1 cup peanuts
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the broccoli, peanuts, raisins and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 31g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh broccoli florets. If you don't have fresh broccoli, you can use frozen broccoli florets that have been thawed and drained.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the broccoli and dressing according to the recipe, then store them separately in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve the salad, combine the broccoli and dressing and toss to coat.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt or mayonnaise.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as diced celery, carrots, or red onion.
  • For a more flavorful salad, roast the broccoli florets before adding them to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Broccoli salad with sour cream dressing is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is a great option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this broccoli salad a try.

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