Best 11 Fresh Broccoli Salad With Apple And Bacon Recipes

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Broccoli salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side or main course. It is typically made with fresh broccoli, mayonnaise, and vinegar, but there are many variations that include other ingredients such as apples, bacon, and cheese. This article will provide you with a recipe for a delicious and refreshing broccoli salad with apple and bacon.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI-APPLE SALAD WITH BACON



Broccoli-Apple Salad with Bacon image

Crunchy and colorful, this salad is hard to resist with bacon, apples and cranberries. You'll appreciate its make-ahead convenience.-Jennifer Thornley, Butler, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cauliflowerets
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 pound sliced maple-flavored bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and cranberries. Toss apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; add to vegetable mixture and toss. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, syrup and remaining lemon juice. Stir into broccoli mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, stir in bacon and sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH APPLE AND BACON



Fresh Broccoli Salad with Apple and Bacon image

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

3/4 pound chopped fresh broccoli
1 small tart apple, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons real bacon bits
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar

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.

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 AND APPLE SALAD



Broccoli and Apple Salad image

Even my picky daughter loves this one! My yogurt dressing on crunchy veggie salad makes a cool and creamy side dish. -Lynn Cluff, Littlefield, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups small fresh broccoli florets
3 medium apples, chopped
1/2 cup chopped mixed dried fruit
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, apples, dried fruit and onion. Add yogurt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARTIE'S BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON AND CHEESE



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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

1 pound bacon
1 head broccoli, or more to taste
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup golden raisins
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar

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 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

BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD



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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

BACON BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS



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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

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

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH LEMON



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The slightly sweet flavor of this salad's dressing is a great contrast to the rich bacon. You can substitute cauliflower for the broccoli if you prefer. -Janet Roth, Tempe, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 cups small broccoli florets (about 2-1/4 pounds)
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, stems removed, chopped
16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped red onion
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine broccoli, mushrooms, bacon, raisins and onion. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the broccoli and apple for a more even cooking and flavor distribution.
  • If you prefer a softer broccoli texture, blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes before adding it to the salad.
  • For a crispier bacon, cook it over medium-high heat until it reaches your desired texture.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in the dressing based on your personal taste preferences.
  • For a tangier dressing, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
  • If you don't have roasted sunflower seeds on hand, you can substitute them with chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
  • Serve the salad immediately after assembling to maintain the freshness and crispness of the ingredients.

Conclusion:

This fresh broccoli salad with apple and bacon is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that makes a perfect side dish for any occasion. With its vibrant colors, crunchy texture, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds and become a favorite in your recipe collection. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and variations to create your own unique version of this versatile salad. Enjoy!

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