Description
Creamy Broccoli Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances crunchy broccoli florets, sweet raisins, and roasted sunflower seeds in a creamy dressing. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or as a refreshing side for weeknight dinners, this salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing. With its delightful combination of textures and tastes, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering, making everyone ask for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)
- 1 cup plump raisins
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 4 strips bacon bits (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Finely chop the red onion.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onions, raisins, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits if using.
- Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg