Description
Broccoli Crunch Salad is a delightful mix of textures and flavors, combining fresh broccoli, sweet raisins, and crunchy sunflower seeds in a creamy dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or as a refreshing side dish year-round. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables or nuts, it promises to impress family and friends with its satisfying crunch and colorful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (chopped)
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (toasted)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli florets under cold water and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
- Thinly slice the red onion; add to the mixture. For a milder flavor, soak in cold water before adding.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg