The Best Easy and Creamy Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Tossed with a sweet dressing and loaded with crispy bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds, this easy creamy broccoli salad is the best! It's the perfect make-ahead side dish for family gatherings, potluck parties, and summer BBQs.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Chill Time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Creamy Broccoli Salad, Easy Side Dish, Potluck Salad, Summer BBQ Side

Servings:

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups fresh broccoli florets (1 medium bunch)
3 ounces raisins or dried cranberries
¼ cup sweet red onion, chopped
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
sunflower kernels (salted and shelled), to taste

Instructions

Wash and chop broccoli into bite-size florets.
Chop the onion and combine in a large bowl with the broccoli and raisins.
Cook the bacon according to the directions on the package until crispy. Let it cool and then crumble into pieces. Sprinkle over the broccoli mixture and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, vinegar, and sugar. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
Let the salad chill and flavor for at least two hours. Sprinkle with the sunflower seeds right before serving and enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Cooking for a crowd? This recipe is easy to double!

If you aren’t a fan of Miracle Whip, you can swap it 1:1 with mayonnaise. Since Miracle Whip is a bit sweeter, I recommend adding an extra pinch of sugar to the dressing to maintain that classic tangy-sweet flavor.

This salad is best when made at least 2 hours in advance to let the flavors meld. You can even prep it the night before! For the best texture, wait to stir in the sunflower seeds until right before serving so they stay perfectly crunchy.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Note: The broccoli may release some moisture as it sits, so give it a quick stir before serving leftovers.

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