This salad is inspired by Whole Foods broccoli salad. They discontinued it for awhile, but I do see it offered from time to time. This version is close to the way they used to make it. It’s a delicious salad and easily customized. Add extra sugar or cut back.
Recipe Variations
- Dried Fruit: Instead of raisins, add tart dried cranberries or chopped dried cherries to provide a more complex flavor profile.
- Nuts and Seeds: Swap slivered almonds, pepitas, or roasted chickpeas for the sunflower seeds.
- Seasonings: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes for a pleasant kick.
- Vegetables: Make the salad with half broccoli and half cauliflower.
- Sweetener: Use a sugar substitute or try Lyle’s Golden Syrup.
Broccoli Crunch Salad
Enjoy a tasty and versatile broccoli salad—add your favorite variations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons diced cooked bacon (about 5 to 6 slices, cooked until done but not overly crispy)
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- 3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar or to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a serving bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, raisins, onion, and sunflower seeds; toss to mix.
- Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup of mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar; taste and adjust the seasonings with a dash of salt and pepper, more sugar, etc.
- Dress the Salad: Add the dressing to the broccoli mixture and toss to blend. Add more mayonnaise if needed.
