Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
11%
Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds
150 min.
8
369kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious side dish that will steal the show at your next gathering? Look no further than this Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds! This delightful salad combines the crispness of fresh broccoli with the sweetness of juicy red grapes, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The addition of crispy bacon adds a savory crunch, while sunflower seeds provide a nutty finish that elevates this dish to new heights.

Not only is this salad a feast for the eyes with its colorful ingredients, but it’s also a crowd-pleaser that caters to various dietary needs, being both gluten-free and dairy-free. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a dish that’s not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar, ties everything together beautifully, ensuring every bite is a burst of deliciousness.

Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a side for your weeknight dinner, this Broccoli Salad is sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, with a prep time of just 150 minutes, you can easily make it ahead of time and let the flavors meld together in the fridge. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a salad that’s as tasty as it is nutritious!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • slices bacon 
  • large head broccoli cut into bite-size pieces
  • servings ground pepper black to taste
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • cup grapes red seedless halved
  • 0.3 cup onion diced red
  • 0.3 cup sunflower seed kernels 
  • tablespoons sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble 7 slices of bacon; mix with sunflower seeds in a resealable bag.
  3. Combine broccoli, onion, and grapes in a bowl.
  4. Crumble the remaining bacon slice.
  5. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl; fold in the 1 slice crumbled bacon.
  6. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 2 hours.
  7. Sprinkle bacon-sunflower seed mixture over salad before serving; mix well.

Nutrition Facts

Calories369kcal
Protein6.97%
Fat78.46%
Carbs14.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.64
Glycemic Load
4.95
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.064782544323%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.61mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
6mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
3.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.26kcal
18.46%
Fat:32.88g
50.58%
Saturated Fat:6.55g
40.94%
Carbohydrates:13.75g
4.58%
Net Carbohydrates:10.98g
3.99%
Sugar:7.82g
8.69%
Cholesterol:26.28mg
8.76%
Sodium:350mg
15.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.57g
13.14%
Vitamin K:126.11µg
120.1%
Vitamin C:68.97mg
83.6%
Vitamin E:3.61mg
24.05%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.09%
Folate:63.62µg
15.9%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.67%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.42%
Selenium:10.01µg
14.29%
Phosphorus:130.89mg
13.09%
Fiber:2.76g
11.06%
Potassium:376.61mg
10.76%
Vitamin A:515.75IU
10.31%
Magnesium:39.47mg
9.87%
Vitamin B3:1.88mg
9.4%
Copper:0.18mg
9.04%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.68%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.88%
Zinc:0.92mg
6.14%
Iron:1.1mg
6.12%
Calcium:47.7mg
4.77%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.39%
Source:Allrecipes