Best 12 Fresh Broccoli Salad With Bacon Recipes

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Broccoli salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish that can liven up any meal. With simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create a delightful broccoli salad that will be the star of your next gathering. Whether you prefer a creamy or tangy dressing, there are many variations to suit your taste buds. To help you find the perfect recipe, we have gathered some of the best broccoli salad recipes with bacon. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these flavorful and satisfying creations.

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

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

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON



Fresh Broccoli Salad with Bacon image

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 :

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 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

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

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.

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH APPLE AND BACON



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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



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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

BROCCOLI BACON SALAD



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Try this salad with baked ham or pork roast. I like serving it at Sunday dinners. My family just loves it-especially our 6-year-old grandson!-and our friends rave about its taste, too. I learned to cook from my grandmother (she was an expert!). New recipes are still fun to me 40 years later. My husband and I have four grown children...he's looking to retire soon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large bunch broccoli, separated into florets
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup raisins
10 to 12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the broccoli, onion, raisins and bacon; set aside. , In a bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Just before serving, pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 199mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BACON AND BROCCOLI SALAD



Bacon and Broccoli Salad image

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.

JEN'S BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON



Jen's Broccoli Salad with Bacon image

A combined recipe of broccoli and seven-layer salad, this is the yummiest and best way to eat broccoli! There are so many ingredients you can add to this salad to make it your own personal, signature salad, but this is mine. Enjoy!

Provided by jen15

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
1 pound cooked bacon, crumbled
½ red onion, diced
½ cup baby Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¾ cup mayonnaise
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Put broccoli florets into water just long enough to turn bright green, about 10 seconds. Remove and place immediately into a bowl of ice water. Let cool, about 5 minutes; drain.
  • Combine broccoli, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl.
  • Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and sugar in a separate bowl. Mix until all ingredients are combined and smooth. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate overnight, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1179 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CREAMY BACON AND BROCCOLI SALAD



Creamy Bacon and Broccoli Salad image

Broccoli florets, bacon pieces, shredded cheese, chopped onions, and sunflower seeds are tossed together in a creamy garlic sauce.

Provided by Philadelphia Cooking Creme

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Cooking with Philly Canada

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (270 g) tub PHILADELPHIA Savoury Garlic Cooking Creme
3 tablespoons white vinegar
8 cups small broccoli florets
½ cup Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Recipe Pieces
½ cup shredded Cracker Barrel Old Cheddar Cheese
½ cup chopped red onions
¼ cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Mix first 2 ingredients in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 478.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh broccoli florets. If you only have frozen broccoli, thaw it completely and pat it dry before using.
  • If you don't have bacon bits, you can cook some bacon and chop it up.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. Some good options include shredded carrots, celery, red onion, and bell pepper.
  • For a creamy dressing, use mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. If you want a lighter dressing, use a vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
  • Season your salad to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Serve your salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Broccoli salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and everyday meals. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its crunchy broccoli, savory bacon, and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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