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Candied Broccoli Salad

Sweet & Savory Candied Broccoli Salad That'll Wow Everyone

This Candied Broccoli Salad combines fresh broccoli, sweet raisins, and savory bacon for a delightful side dish that impresses all.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 large bunch Broccoli chopped
  • 0.5 cups Sunflower Seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • 0.5 cups Raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1 small Onion chopped, optional
  • 1 lb Bacon honey-maple or regular
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise lite optional
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar or honey
  • 3 tablespoons White Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly grated

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden brown and crispy, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to paper towel to blot grease.
  2. Once cooled, chop bacon into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion if using.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar or honey, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Add broccoli, sunflower seeds, raisins, and bacon to the bowl with dressing. Mix gently.
  5. Toss all ingredients until well coated. Ensure broccoli is evenly distributed.
  6. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, add crispy components (sunflower seeds, bacon, raisins) just before serving. Can be prepared a day ahead but keep crunchy ingredients separate until ready to serve.

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