Description
Brighten any meal with this refreshing Fresh Broccoli Salad, featuring crunchy broccoli florets, sweet raisins, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or a simple dinner side, this salad is visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a delightful dish that brings a vibrant touch to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- 1 cup plump raisins
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup sunflower seeds (toasted optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli under cold water and cut into uniform florets.
- Finely chop the red onion and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli florets, chopped onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg