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Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese in a white bowl.
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5 from 2 votes

Bacon Blue Cheese Broccoli Salad

Bacon Blue Cheese Broccoli Salad is a crunchy, creamy side dish that's packed with flavor. Blue cheese crumbles, salty bacon pieces, red onion, and sunflower seeds make this a delicious potluck offering.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: broccoli salad
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 large bunch broccoli washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ a red onion diced
  • 1 (4-ounce) container blue cheese crumbles
  • 7 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablepsoons sunflower seeds
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add broccoli, red onion, and blue cheese crumbles. Toss to mix.
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Add bacon and sunflower seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    Serve.

Notes

This salad will keep for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator but it gets watery over time and the broccoli looses its crispness.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg