How to Make Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds - A Step-by-Step Guide

Broccoli salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and picnics. It's a versatile and delicious dish that can be customized with a variety of ingredients. One of my favorite variations of broccoli salad is with red grapes, bacon, and sunflower seeds. The combination of flavors and textures creates a dish that is both sweet and savory, crunchy and creamy.

This broccoli salad with red grapes, bacon, and sunflower seeds is a delicious twist on the traditional b...

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Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon
  • ⅓ cup sunflower seed kernels
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble 7 slices of bacon; mix with sunflower seeds in a resealable plastic bag and set aside.
  • Combine broccoli, grapes, and onion in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and pepper together in a separate bowl; crumble remaining slice of bacon and fold into dressing.
  • Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 2 hours. Sprinkle bacon-sunflower seed mixture over salad before serving; mix well.
  • Nutrition

    327 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 382mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 279mg