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broccoli salad in a white ramekin
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5 from 4 votes

The Best Classic Broccoli Salad Recipe

Broccoli Salad is an easy side dish recipe everyone loves. Sweet & tangy dressing covers broccoli, bacon, carrots, raisins, and red onions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli side dish recipe, how to make broccoli salad
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Amanda Finks

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 3/4 cup raisins I use golden
  • 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon bits
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the mayo, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the broccoli, carrots, raisins, bacon bits, and red onions. Stir well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to three days.
  • Stir well before serving. Serve cold.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/8th of the recipe | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3119IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg