Best 10 Quick Bacon Broccoli Salad Recipes

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"Quick bacon broccoli salad" is a simple and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with just a few ingredients, and it can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The bacon adds a smoky flavor to the salad, while the broccoli provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. This salad is also a great way to use up leftover bacon.

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

BROCCOLI-BACON SALAD



Broccoli-Bacon Salad image

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

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.

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



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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

JEN'S BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON



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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

EASY BROCCOLI SALAD



Easy Broccoli Salad image

After sampling this broccoli salad at a barbecue, the recipe was given to me without any measurements. I can toss to together, and it turns out great everytime. -Sara Sherlock, Pork Alice, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

QUICK BACON BROCCOLI SALAD



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I've made this many times as a hurry-up side dish. When trying to figure out which region this recipe represented, I finally closed my eyes & picked one. Italian? Well, the word broccoli does come from the Italian "brocco" meaning arm branch so it kind of fits. Enjoy!

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 -10 slices lean bacon (to lower fat use turkey bacon)
20 ounces fresh broccoli florets or 20 ounces frozen broccoli florets
1 carrots, grated or 1/2 cup matchstick carrot
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in microwave until crisp. (I've used pre-cooked & packaged bacon in a pinch).
  • Cook broccoli in microwave until crisp tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss drained broccoli, carrot & onion.
  • In a glass bowl or measuring cup, combine vinegar, sugar & oil. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes then pour over vegetable mixture. Toss to coat.
  • Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Serve arm or chilled (I prefer warm.).
  • Crumble bacon over top when ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.7, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 428.4, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11, Protein 9.8

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

BROCCOLI BACON SALAD



Broccoli Bacon Salad image

This great side dish is prepared all summer long and on New Years Day along with ham sandwiches and baked beans. This stuff is so flavorful and even more addicting!

Provided by livie

Categories     Onions

Time 40m

Yield 10-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 stalks broccoli, cut into bite size florets
1 small red onion, cut into thin ringlets (about a 1/2 cup or so)
12 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

  • Chop broccoli into small bite size pieces ( I use all but large end stems of broccoli heads). Place into a large bowl with red onion, crispy crumbled bacon, sunflower seeds and golden raisins. In a medium sized Tupperware add the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Cover Tupperware tight with lid and shake well 1-2 minutes till well combined and sugar has dissolved. When ready to serve add dressing and toss till combined. ( I like to add dressing an hour or so before serving to let marinate, toss again right before serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.8, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 410.2, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 17.2, Protein 8.2

MAKE-AHEAD BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON AND CHEESE



Make-Ahead Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese image

This make-ahead broccoli salad recipe is very easy and can be refrigerated up to one week.

Provided by Ken Scribner

Categories     Broccoli Salad

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
1 pound cooked and crumbled bacon
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®)
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Toss broccoli, cooked bacon, Cheddar cheese, and onion together in a resealable container. Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar together in a separate container until well blended. Refrigerate both until chilled, 30 minutes or up to 1 week.
  • Just before serving, add dressing to the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 833.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked bacon or turkey bacon.
  • For a healthier option, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
  • Add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped carrots, celery, or red onion.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a flavored oil, such as olive oil infused with herbs or garlic.
  • Garnish the salad with crumbled bacon, chopped nuts, or grated cheese.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Bacon broccoli salad is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. It is a delicious and versatile salad that can be customized to your liking. With its combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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