Broccoli Salad Recipe

Everyone always asks for the recipe for this broccoli salad when I serve this. There is just something about the tangy and sweet dressing with the crunchy fresh broccoli that everyone absolutely loves.

I could eat this salad all by itself but it’s equally yummy paired with balsamic grilled chicken or a juicy burger sliders.

I have these wooden serving salad spoons that I always use when I serve this side dish.

Why Make this Creamy Salad

Give this a try and you will know why it’s called The Best Broccoli Salad Recipe. When it comes to summer salad recipes, this is definitely one of my favorites.

This easy broccoli salad recipe is perfect to serve for the holiday or your next potlucks.

Ingredients

Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the recipe card for the full recipe.

Variations

• Plain Greek Yogurt – For a lighter variation, you can use yogurt instead of mayo. You can also add in a tsp of Dijon Mustard.
• Cheese – Feel free to mix in sharp cheddar cheese to this classic broccoli salad recipe.
• Nuts – We love the addition of the sunflower seeds but slice almonds are also a great addition.
• Veggies – Feel free to add in other broccoli slaw to the mixture. We have added in red and green bell peppers for added flavor and taste.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Toss the florets into the boiling water and blanch for about 3 minutes. Cook until they’re slightly softened and bright green. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Step 2 – Add raw broccoli, red onion and carrots to a mixing bowl. Mix well in a large bowl.

Step 3 – In a small bowl, combine mayo, sugar and vinegar and mix well.

Step 4 – Combine broccoli mixture with broccoli salad dressing and mix well.

Step 5 – Stir in raisins, bacon and sunflower seeds.

Step 6 – Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Recipe Tips

• Broccoli – We recommend wash and chop broccoli ahead of time. This ensure that the broccoli drains properly.
• Serving – We like to combine the ingredients a few hours before serving and store in fridge. This allows for the the salad ingredients to marinate together for the best flavor.

Can I Make Ahead of Time?

You can prepare the salad up to 24 hours ahead of time if mixing in the dressing. But you can also cut and prepare the veggies then add in the dressing if you want make it further ahead of time.

How to Store Leftovers

Store you leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. If the salad is stored properly, it will last up to 4 days.