READY IN 25 mins

Sweet and Tangy Broccoli Salad

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"This broccoli salad will make your picnic a hit. Everyone loves it and will come back for seconds and thirds." — Dina

Directions

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble bacon.
Place broccoli, onion, raisins, and bacon in a large bowl.
Stir mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl; pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 12, 2012

This salad is a hit any time i make it....i add 1cup of peanuts or cashews and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese....and i use red wine vinegar......always bring home an empty bowl. It is a crunchy, sweet and tangy salad!!

—armymom

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 05, 2013

Too much bacon. I would use maybe 1/2 of what's called for. I also added the cheddar cheese. It was good.

—ValleyDawn

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Apr 16, 2012

I make this salad, given to me by mom-in-law. The only diff is that instead of raisins, we use pecans...the sweet flaor of these nuts truly make a diff. Also, we add cheddar cheese for an extra kick!

—Crystil

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Jun 05, 2012

Because I'm low on mayonnaise, I used half mayonnaise and half sour cream. The mayonnaise/sour cream I used are reduced fat. I threw in a half cup or so of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. I liked the combination of ingredients together which surprized me--it was a wonderful salty/sweet combination. Not something that I would make every day because of the calorie count but for those PMS cravings, this is just what I wanted while still eating semi-healthy. Hey, broccoli is healthy! ;)

—Sarah Jo

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Apr 13, 2012

A neighbor friend just gave me this same recipe a few days ago, minus the raisins. She said it's her family's favorite salad, and is so delicious, the dressing is what makes the whole thing wonderful. I'm getting some fresh broccoli when I get to the grocery store tomorrow!

—Marianne

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May 29, 2012

I have made variations of this broccoli salad for years. I used craisins instead of raisins and added about 3/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese. I made the sauce as is and thought it was a little sweet for our taste. I added a little more mayo and vinegar and it was perfect. If you like it really sweet - I would make as is. If you prefer a tangier sauce I would start with 1/4 cup of sugar and adjust according to your taste. Thanks for the recipe, Dina!

—happyschmoopies

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May 21, 2012

I loved this salad, although I did make a few changes. I used only 1/2 pound bacon just for the saltyness, used sliced red grapes instead of raisins,(green would work too) I don't use sugar, so I whisked together 1/8 cup of warmed honey with the mayo, and I used 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons sliced and toasted almonds. Everyone loved it, no leftovers!

—luv2cook

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Apr 22, 2012

I have been looking all over for a Broccoli Salad that was similar to a salad that was served with a local fish fry that my family fell in love with. I have combed the internet and have tried 6 so far then I tried this recipe. This by far is THE BEST!. As a matter of fact this recipe even topped the original salad we loved so much. I do recommend however since I made this twice in a 24 hour period LOL, that you do not drain the bacon grease. It is not that much grease and the flavor goes throughout the entire salad. What an awesome salad! Thanks Dina for sharing this!

—KimJag

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Nutrition

Calories
382 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
27.7 g
9%

Cholesterol
26 mg
9%

Fat
28 g
43%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
8 g
16%

Sodium
554 mg
22%

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

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Tangy Broccoli Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 382
Calories from Fat: 252

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 43 %
Saturated Fat 5.2g 26 %
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 554mg 22 %
** Potassium 412mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 27.7g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Protein 8g 16 %
Sugars 20.6g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 113 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 16 %
** Niacin 27 %
** Vitamin B6 23 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 29 %

* 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.