Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds
Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds brings together crisp broccoli, smoky bacon, and chewy raisins with nutty sunflower seeds for a satisfying crunch. A tangy-sweet mayonnaise dressing ties everything together, making it a bright, balanced side that’s great for lunches, picnics, or potlucks.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 79 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 53
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon on paper towels and crumble it.
- 2
Toss the bacon, broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds, and onion together in a large bowl.
- 3
Whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, sweetener, and vinegar in another bowl until smooth. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 459.25 kcal High 23%
- Protein 17.4 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 41.51 g 15%
- Total Fat 28.18 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 4.94 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 17.04 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 402.73 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 8.78 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 23.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 126.7 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.94 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 897.3 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 63.95 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 181.03 mg Good Source 201%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds is an American side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Broccoli, Mayonnaise, and Onion. Each serving provides about 459.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Broccoli, Mayonnaise, Onion, Raisin. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 459.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds healthy?
- Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 459.25 calories and 17.4 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 402.73 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.94 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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