Broccoli Salad
📜 Collection: Al Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Ylee Hodge | 📂 Category: Salads A classic sweet and savory broccoli salad tossed with crisp bacon, juicy grapes, sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick weekday side dish.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 10 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cups | Broccoli | fresh, chopped |
| 1 cup | Grapes | seedless, sliced |
| 1/2 cup | Red Onion | sweet, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Sunflower Seeds | |
| 10 slices | Bacon | cooked crisp and crumbled |
Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Miracle Whip | |
| 1/3 cup | Sugar | |
| 2 tbsp | Vinegar |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Salad
- In a skillet, cook the 10 slices bacon until deeply browned and crispy, then drain on paper towels and crumble.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped 4 cups broccoli, sliced 1 cup grapes, chopped 1/2 cup red onion, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, and crumbled 10 slices bacon.
Step 2: Dress and Serve
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup Miracle Whip, 1/3 cup sugar, and 2 tbsp vinegar until the sugar is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld. Can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
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