Best 7 Easy Broccoli Salad With Bacon Recipes

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Broccoli salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh broccoli, bacon, cheese, and a tangy dressing. This salad is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad that is sure to please everyone at your next gathering, then this easy broccoli salad with bacon is the perfect recipe for you.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI-BACON SALAD



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We can't think of a better picnic food, lunch snack or side dish than this crunchy and creamy broccoli-bacon salad. Packed with vitamin C (thanks to all those fresh florets) and coated in a smooth sauce, this is the refreshing salad you never knew you needed in your life. Topped with crunchy sunflower seed and crispy bacon, when you bring this dish to the potluck, you can bet everyone is going to be asking for the recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 pound broccoli, cut into flowerets (5 cups)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup sunflower nuts
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar in large bowl. Stir in broccoli and onion; toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Sprinkle with nuts and bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

EASY CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON



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In this simple broccoli salad recipe, we toss broccoli with bacon, dried cranberries, red onion, and a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. For the bacon, we recommend baking it instead of cooking it on the stovetop - it is more hands-off that way. See our article sharing how to cook bacon for tips. Vegan Broccoli Salad: Transform this into a vegan-friendly salad by substituting the bacon with 1/2 to 3/4 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds and using vegan mayonnaise. Here's our recipe for vegan mayo.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Salad

Time 35m

Yield Makes approximately 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices thick-cut bacon
1/4 of a medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 pound broccoli (1 medium bunch)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup mayonnaise, try our homemade mayonnaise recipe
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon until crisp (see note below). Chop into small pieces.
  • Add onion to a small bowl and cover with warm water. Leave for 10 minutes, then drain. This tones the raw onion flavor a little.
  • Meanwhile, separate the broccoli crowns from their thick stem. Remove the woodiest part of the stem - usually 1/2-inch from the bottom - and discard (or save for stock). Chop the remaining portion of the stem into bite-size chunks. (If the stem is hardy, use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer layer and then chop-see our video to watch us do this.). Next, snap the florets from the broccoli crown and pull them apart so that they are bite-size. Rinse broccoli, and then pat or spin dry.
  • Drain the red onion and toss with the broccoli, bacon, and cranberries in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, stir the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt, and a few grinds of pepper together. Taste for seasoning, then adjust.
  • Pour two-thirds of the dressing over the broccoli and onion and mix well. If the salad seems dry, add a little more of the dressing. Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving or keep refrigerated (it should last two to three days, but we have never been able to keep our hands off it for that long).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Protein 5 g, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg

EASY BROCCOLI BACON SALAD



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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 BACON



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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

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON



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Since this salad seems to be compatible with anything on a menu, I often make it when asked to bring a dish to a group gathering, I first tasted it when visiting a relative in Florida, and I just couldn't return home without the recipe!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into florets
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place broccoli, onion, cheese and bacon in a salad bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, combine sugar, mayonnaise and vinegar; mix until the sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss.

Nutrition Facts :

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON



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Make and share this Broccoli Salad With Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar (optional)
1/2 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • Clean and cut the whole broccoli into small pieces.
  • Use all of the broccoli except the end chunks.
  • Mix together broccoli, onion, sunflower seeds, raisins and mushrooms.
  • Make the dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar.
  • Twenty minutes before serving the salad, toss and then toss again with the bacon and the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.1, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 374.3, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 10, Protein 10.9

BACON AND BROCCOLI SALAD



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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

3 bunches broccoli, cut into florets (about 10 cups)
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup dried blueberries
1 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar

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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and crisp broccoli: The fresher the broccoli, the better your salad will be.
  • Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets: This will make it easier to eat and will help the dressing to coat the broccoli evenly.
  • Blanch the broccoli: Blanching the broccoli will help to preserve its color and crispness.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The toppings you use will add flavor and texture to your salad. Some popular toppings include bacon, cheese, nuts, and seeds.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and will make it easier to assemble the salad.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This will help to keep the broccoli crisp and refreshing.

Conclusion:

Broccoli salad is a healthy and delicious side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. With its crunchy broccoli, creamy dressing, and variety of toppings, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this broccoli salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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