This is my all-time favorite broccoli salad. I make it as a side dish about once a month, and I usually always make it for Easter brunch. My mother-in-law loves this salad and as a bonus, she has to eat gluten-free, so this is a side she can fill up on.
When I was younger I can remember eating with family or friends and when someone liked a recipe they would copy it down on a sheet of paper and take it home to file away in their recipe box. I don’t think I’m that old, but things sure have changed. When asked where a recipe came from the person usually knew exactly who gave it to them. Maybe it was from their mom, aunt, church cookbook, or friend. Now when I hear this question people often reply with Pinterest or Facebook. I’m not sure where my mom got this recipe for broccoli salad but there is a good chance it came from my grandma or one of her friends.
![Broccoli Salad Recipe - Bacon bits and mayonnaise dressing make it so delicious. Broccoli Salad Recipe - Bacon bits and mayonnaise dressing make it so delicious.](https://poofycheeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC_1773.jpg.webp)
As young kids my parents were always having cookouts with friends and the kids would all play outside while the parents cooked and talked. Everybody would bring a side dish and there was always a great spread of food. Since we lived in a rural Illinois town, the kids would jump on trampolines, ride four-wheelers or just cruise around on riding lawnmowers. We were the coolest…. at least in our minds we were.
This broccoli salad was a hot weather side dish my mom would make every now and then. She made it a few years ago while the kids and I were staying at their house. I asked for the recipe and it’s become a staple ever since.
![Broccoli Salad Recipe - Bacon bits and mayonnaise dressing make it so delicious. Broccoli Salad Recipe - Bacon bits and mayonnaise dressing make it so delicious.](https://poofycheeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC_1774.jpg.webp)
Broccoli Salad Ingredients
- chopped broccoli
- sunflower kernels
- bacon bits
- red onion – diced
- raisins
- mayonnaise
- vinegar
- sugar
I like to make the salad an hour or two before serving so I can refrigerate. This also allows the flavors to meld.
![Broccoli Salad Recipe - Bacon bits and mayonnaise dressing make it so delicious. Broccoli Salad Recipe - Bacon bits and mayonnaise dressing make it so delicious.](https://poofycheeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC_1775.jpg.webp)
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Broccoli Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of broccoli - chopped
- 1 cup sunflower kernels
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/4 cup red onion - diced
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place broccoli in a large bowl with the sunflower kernals, bacon bits, red onions and raisins.
- For the dressing mix together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar in a small bowl and then pour over the broccoli and stir until well coated.
- Refrigerate or serve immediately.
Notes
**I like to make the salad up about 30 minutes or an hour before serving and refrigerate until I am ready for it. This allows the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
![Broccoli Salad Recipe - Bacon bits and mayonaise dressing make it so delicious. Broccoli Salad Recipe - Bacon bits and mayonnaise dressing make it so delicious.](https://poofycheeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC_1776.jpg.webp)
What are your favorite warm weather side dishes?
Heather62
Friday 22nd of May 2015
This is my favorite salad to take to potlucks. I use craisins instead of raisins.