Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Broccoli Salad with Bacon blends crisp broccoli florets with smoky, salty bacon, sweet bites of red onion, and a nutty crunch from sunflower seeds. A sweet-tangy mayo dressing ties everything together, making a refreshing side that balances savory and bright flavors. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or summer dinners alongside grilled mains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broccoli Salad with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 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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- 13
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 28
- 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 slices on paper towels and let them cool until easy to handle, 5 to 10 minutes. Crumble.
- 2
Combine the crumbled bacon with the broccoli, sunflower seeds, and red onion in a large bowl.
- 3
Mix the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a separate bowl. Pour over the broccoli mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Calories 420.48 kcal High 21%
- Protein 24.39 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 15.2 g 6%
- Total Fat 30.64 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 6.88 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 35.82 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 627.86 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 3.55 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 8.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 49.87 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 316.57 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 24.81 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 67.93 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Broccoli Salad with Bacon is a Southern Recipes side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Broccoli, Mayonnaise, and Red Onion. Each serving provides about 420.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broccoli Salad with Bacon?
- It is a Southern Recipes salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Broccoli Salad with Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Broccoli, Mayonnaise, Red Onion, Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broccoli Salad with Bacon?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 420.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broccoli Salad with Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Broccoli Salad with Bacon healthy?
- Broccoli Salad with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 420.48 calories and 24.39 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 627.86 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.88 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs 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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