Broccoli Salad with Raisins is a fresh, easy side salad for your next BBQ or just any weeknight! It only takes about 30 minutes to make Broccoli Salad with Raisins!
I have made this salad for many years. It is crispy, fruity, creamy and oh so very good!
Broccoli is one of the healthiest foods you can eat.
Broccoli is a Superfood!
“It is a very good source of dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B1, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), potassium and copper. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamin B1, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, zinc, calcium, iron, niacin and selenium.” (Source: The World’s Healthiest Foods) It is also an anti-inflammatory, which, in turn, makes it an anti- carcinogen!
You know, if you’ve been following the blog this summer, I have been making a ton of different salads for all of our BBQs! This BLT Pasta Salad is very popular, as is this easy Cucumber Tomato Salad. This Broccoli salad is a great addition to the collection!
I usually use the broccoli raw, which I love, but my husband complains it hurts his teeth.
So, because I’m such a nice person, 🙂 I blanched the broccoli for only about 2 minutes so that it didn’t lose it’s beautiful color. When you blanch veges, be sure you have ice water ready to cool them down, quickly.
The golden raisins add a lovely sweetness to this salad and the pepitas, or sunflower kernels add a bit of crunch.
The bacon… well I don’t suppose I have to describe the bacon! 🙂 If you eat it, you love it. If you don’t, well…. I’m sorry!
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I hope you enjoyed the recipe for Broccoli Salad today. Leave a comment below and let me know what your favorite salads are.
Enjoy! And have fun cooking!
Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon
- Salt
- 5 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
Instructions
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook over medium heat just until crisp; drain on paper towels.
- Cut broccoli into small pieces.I used to do the broccoli raw, but recently, I have been blanching from a recipe from Trisha Yearwood on Food Network.(Link below) The recipe is identical to the one I've always made, except for blanching the cauliflower. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch until bright green and slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Drain well, run under cold water to stop the cooking, and drain again.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, onion, sugar and raisins. Add the broccoli and toss the coat with the dressing. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Just before servings, fold in the sunflower kernels and the bacon pieces. Serve immediately
Nutrition
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I love this salad. I’ll have to try it out. I also can’t believe I have never eaten broccoli salad! I love the addition of bacon. Bacon makes everything taste better!
That is a common opinion on this post! Bacon is always better! Thanks, April!
Lovely salad — and beautiful photos! And there’s bacon — you can’t go wrong with that!
Thanks, Lisa! That is high praise coming from you! I always love your photos!
I love a broccoli salad, especially when the broccoli is still a bit crunchy. Bacon makes everything better too!
Totally agree, Danielle! i mean seriously, how could it be bad with bacon in it? Thanks! 🙂
This looks delicious and would make the perfect salad for summer. I can picture myself making this for a potluck and I love that it is so easy to make. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Luci! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Yum! That is a beautiful bowl of broccoli! My husband loves broccoli. I’ll definite make this one. Great photos.
Thank you so much, Michelle! I hope you enjoy it! Shoot a pic and share it with me!
This looks just like the broccoli salad my mom makes! It looks super tasty.
It is so delicious, isn’t it, Ashley? Thanks for your comment!
I can see why it’s your sister’s favourite salad it looks absolutely delicious!
Thanks, Emily! I wish she was still here so that I could make it for her!
I think broccoli and raisins make a great combination. I love that broccoli taste that is lightly sweetened with raisins. Great combo!
The raisins add a lovely sweetness, without adding a bunch of sugar! Thanks, Tina!
Broccoli salad is one of my favorite things in the world. Love the sunflower seeds in there too.
Me too! They add such a great crunch! Thanks, Ginny!
I have a best friend I would love you right now because she is totally addicted to broccoli LOL beautiful photo
Haha! Make it for her, Gina! Thanks for your comment!
I always have broccoli in the fridge and I’m giving this salad a try soon thanks
Great, Jagruti! I’m glad you enjoyed the post! Thanks for comment!
Love this salad and I do agree with Eric. I also prefer the broccoli a slightly cooked. 2 minutes is perfect. I love the idea of mixing bacon and raisin, great contrast. Thanks, I am trying this one
Great Laura! I hope you enjoy it! You’re not supposed to agree with Eric, though! 🙂
Mmmm. I love fresh salads like this! Especially when they deviate from the normal lettuce, tomato and cuke! This recipe looks fabulous and I can’t wait to make it!
Thank you, Elaine! You’re the best! I hope you enjoy it!
Such a delicious salad Beth, I love that you didn’t leave large stems and made small florets! All these salads with huge broccoli florets we see around don’t tempt me, I feel I’d get tired munching on them after no more than 2. Also, I agree with Eric (lol), I feel like him, love the broccoli blanched 🙂
Yes, Patty! I like the broccoli florets for this salad! I save the stems for vegetable broth! Thank for your comment!
Making this one for the church potluck on Sunday.
Oh, great! I hope everyone enjoys it, Dorothy! Let me know! Thanks!! 🙂