Candied Broccoli Salad
photograph by Melissa Placzek
~Candied Broccoli Salad~
Fry 1 lb honey-maple bacon until crisp.
Blot with paper towels.
Chop up bacon and set aside.
In a big bowl, combine:
1 big bunch broccoli, chopped
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 heaping cup raisins
1/2 small onion, chopped fine
1 cup mayonnaise (lite, if you wish)
1/2 cup sugar or honey
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
add the chopped bacon
Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Enjoy!
~Melissa
wow! sounds yummy but sweet. is it really sweet or just a bit? does the vinegar provide tang or more of a balance. thanks for a gerat idea on how to make broccoli! always looking for something new for the girls!
It’s no too sweet.You can always reduce the sweetener you use. Taste the dressing before you add to the salad.
I use red wine vinegar instead of white
This is pretty darn sweet. I’ve actually made it with plain bacon and less sugar, (1/3 c or 1/4 c)…this will cut down on the sweetness. Also, adding a little extra vinegar will make a less-sweet version. Careful to only add a Tablespoon at a time as to not make it too tangy or “watery.” 😉 You’re welcome! Enjoy!
Yum!
You’ll like this one Dana. Sweet and salty 😉
Looks and sounds so good!
thank you! and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
I make a variation of this. I use cranberries instead of raisons, pumpkin seeds, and shredded cheese. The dressing is mayonnaise and red wine vinegar. I also sometimes skip the cheese and use poppy seed dressing.
oohh! your version sounds wonderful, Lindsay! thanks for stopping by and for commenting! XO
How many does this serve?
Hi Chanley, this serves 8 to 12 depending on serving size… I like this as a side salad or a little appetizer salad served in teacups. 🙂
Hi, appreciated your reply, so if I’m wanting 8-10 oz. of a serving what would you say this serves?
Hi Chanley, I can’t say for sure as I have never really measured it out by the 8 oz. serving. I’d say you’d be safe saying 8 servings. Probably more.
I make the same one, only difference is I use Apple Cider Vinegar, and to make it more of a meal type, I just add a few chunks of your my favorite Cheddar!
YUM! your version sounds amazing, Christine! 🙂 thanks for the ideas! XO ~M
Just signed up! But I am definitely gonna try some of these great reciped! Always looking for something new to cook and they have alot of great things to try!! CAN’T WAIT!!!
Yay! thanks so much, Rudiann! 🙂 Enjoy! XOXO
I have made this for sometime and everyone just loves it! Only difference is I use Marzetti coleslaw dressing and it tastes just like you get from the deli for a lot less money. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
I used dried cherries and red onions less sugar in the dressing. gonna try orange zest next time.
Can you make this the night before? I want to make it for a work potluck tomorrow at lunch time.
You can make this the night before, but you’ll want to keep the sunflower seeds, bacon and raisins separate until you serve the salad or these ingredients will get soggy. 🙂 Hope that helps! ~M
There’s no instruction about the broccoli being cooked or blanched in any way. So, you just use a nice, fresh, bunch of raw broccoli? It sounds delish….just wanted to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I want to make this for a “Friendsmas.”
Also, can the sunflower seeds be the roasted and salted variety or plain?
Hi Lorraine! 🙂
Yes, you just use raw broccoli. Any type of sunflower seeds will do. I usually use plain, unsalted. Enjoy! ~M