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Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds

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"Try a flavor from the beaches of the eastern shore. This refreshing yet hearty family recipe has been adopted into the families of all of our friends. We never steam a bushel of crabs without having a huge bowl of this salad and corn on the cob on the table. This dish is simply mandatory at every BBQ, potluck or pitch-in event. Give it a try!" — Coastal Roots

Directions

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

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 30 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Notes:
We never substitute the red grapes with raisins and we always use apple cider vinegar for this recipe. However, we sometimes substitute the sunflower seeds with chopped pecans or toasted sliced almonds.
Add the crumbled bacon and sunflower seeds when it's time to serve. If you hold off and wait, the bacon and sunflower seeds stay nice and crunchy therefore enhancing the overall texture and flavor. Mix well once added.

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Nutrition

Calories
327 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
12.5 g
4%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
29 g
45%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
6.3 g
13%

Sodium
382 mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Broccoli Salad with Red Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 327
Calories from Fat: 261

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 45 %
Saturated Fat 4.8g 24 %
Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 382mg 15 %
Potassium 279mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.5g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 6.3g 13 %
Sugars 8g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 67 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 25 %
Niacin 23 %
Vitamin B6 23 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.