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Creamy Broccoli Salad Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.0 --raw

The Best Easy and Creamy Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Tossed with a sweet dressing and loaded with crispy bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds, this easy creamy broccoli salad is the best! It's the perfect make-ahead side dish for family gatherings, potluck parties, and summer BBQs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Paring knife
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 cups Fresh broccoli florets about 1 medium bunch
  • 3 ounces Raisins or dried cranberries for that sweet pop
  • ¼ cup Sweet red onion chopped just right
  • 1 cup Miracle Whip for that creamy base
  • 1 tablespoon White vinegar to add zing
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar to balance out the tang
  • 6 strips Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • to taste Sunflower kernels salted and shelled

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Toss your broccoli florets, raisins or dried cranberries, and chopped red onion into a big mixing bowl. Don’t overfill it—you need room to stir without spilling.
  • Whisk the Miracle Whip, white vinegar, and granulated sugar in a smaller bowl till it's nice and smooth. This dressing is the soul of your salad.
  • Pour this creamy dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss it gently so every bit gets coated. Be thorough but careful not to squish the broccoli.
  • Add your crumbled bacon and sprinkle in sunflower kernels. Fold them in slowly ’cause they add crunch and you don’t wanna lose that.
  • Cover your bowl with plastic wrap or a tight lid. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so those flavors can stew and mingle real good.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator. This recipe is easy to double! If you aren’t a fan of Miracle Whip, you can swap it 1:1 with mayonnaise. This salad is best when made at least 2 hours in advance to let the flavors meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The broccoli may release some moisture as it sits, so give it a quick stir before serving leftovers.