Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds
Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds balances fresh crunch with sweet pops of grape and a savory bacon bite. A tangy mayo–cider vinegar dressing ties it together while sunflower seeds add toasty texture. Ideal for potlucks, cookouts, or make-ahead lunches where a chilled, flavor-melded salad shines.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
- 3
Crumble 7 slices of bacon; combine with the sunflower seeds in a resealable plastic bag and set aside.
- 4
Combine the broccoli, grapes, and onion in a large bowl.
- 5
Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and pepper together in a separate bowl; crumble the remaining slice of bacon and fold it into the dressing.
- 6
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture; toss to coat evenly.
- 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to let the flavors blend, about 2 hours.
- 8
Sprinkle the bacon–sunflower seed mixture over the salad before serving; mix well.
- Calories 301.42 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.81 g Moderate
- Carbs 15.51 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.46 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.04 g High
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 17.65 mg Moderate
- Sodium 309.86 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.08 g Moderate
- Sugar 9.51 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.28 g Low Source
- Calcium 49.42 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.03 mg Low Source
- Potassium 293.68 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 31.16 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 70.85 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds is an American side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Black Pepper, and Broccoli. Each serving provides about 301.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Black Pepper, Broccoli, Mayonnaise. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, 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 301.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
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