Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 3 tablespoons unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Salad
- 8 cups broccoli florets (about 1¼ pounds), cut into bite-size pieces
- 12 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, and sea salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine salad ingredients: To the same bowl with the dressing, add the broccoli florets, cooked and chopped bacon, finely chopped red onion, sunflower seeds, and raisins. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the broccoli is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes. This chilling step allows the flavors to meld and the salad to become nicely chilled, ready to serve as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For added crunch, try toasting the sunflower seeds lightly before adding them to the salad.
- To reduce calories, substitute mayonnaise with a light mayo or Greek yogurt.
- This salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavor blending.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and consider adding toasted nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- Be sure to use unfiltered apple cider vinegar for best flavor and health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American