A simple, delicious Broccoli Salad that is made with red onions, mandarin oranges, golden raisins, bacon, and slivered almonds and then topped with a delicious creamy dressing! Makes the perfect side dish or potluck dish!
One of my family’s favorite side salads is this classic Broccoli Salad. A month or so ago I took this salad to a get-together and a few of my friends had never had it and I was really surprised! This salad is so good, that sometimes I just make a batch and eat off it for the week for lunch!
HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI SALAD
Start by chopping the broccoli up! Even if you buy a bag of florets, you will still need to trim them down! I like my broccoli chopped pretty small! It makes it much easier for eating!
Measure approx 8 cups of chopped broccoli in a bowl!
Next, add the mandarin oranges, bacon, red onions, golden raisins, and slivered almonds.
Gently mix all the ingredients together and set the bowl aside.
In a separate bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sugar, and white vinegar! It will look almost glazy!
Add the dressing over the salad and gently mix everything together to coat all the ingredients!
Refrigerate for at least an hour! Serve and enjoy!
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TIPS FOR MAKING BROCCOLI SALAD
- Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour prior to serving.
- Make sure to cut your broccoli florets to a manageable size. No one likes trying to maneuver an oversized piece of broccoli into their mouth!
- I prefer golden raisins, but you could also use regular raisins if you prefer them.
- If you don’t like almonds, my favorite substitute is sunflower kernels!
- The red onion adds so much flavor! If you have any onion haters, I suggest leaving them out initially. Then removing a bowl for them ‘haters’ and then adding the onions afterward to the bulk of the salad.
HOW LONG DOES THIS SALAD STAY GOOD?
For about 3 days in the refrigerator! After that, all the ingredients just aren’t at their prime and the dressing will start to thin out and almost appear watery.
IS THIS SALAD HEALTHY?
I wouldn’t consider this to be a ‘healthy’ salad, but there are by far worse. Of course, know that Broccoli is healthy, but the sugary dressing kind of kills the “healthy” aspect!
Broccoli Salad Recipe
A simple, delicious Broccoli Salad that is made with red onions, mandarin oranges, golden raisins, bacon, and slivered almonds and then topped with a delicious creamy dressing! Makes the perfect side dish or take it to your next potluck!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 382kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Cups Broccoli Florets trimmed
- 1 Can Mandarin Oranges 11-14 oz, drained
- ½ Cup Red Onion chopped
- 6 Bacon Strips crumbled (approx ½ cup)
- ½ Cup Golden Raisins
- ¼ Cup Slivered Almonds
Dressing
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ Cup Sugar
- 2 Tbsp White Vinegar
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli up into bite size pieces! Even if you buy a bag of florets, you will still need to trim them down! I like my broccoli chopped pretty small! It makes it much easier for eating!
- Measure approx 8 cups of chopped broccoli in a bowl!
- Next, add the mandarin oranges, bacon, red onions, golden raisins, and slivered almonds.
- Gently mix all the ingredients together and set the bowl aside
- In a separate bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sugar, and white vinegar! It will look almost glazy!
- Add the dressing over the salad and gently mix everything together to coat all the ingredients!
- Refrigerate for at least an hour! Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
This salad will stay good in the refrigerator for about 3 days! After that, all the ingredients just aren't at their prime and the dressing will start to thin out and almost appear watery.
TIPS FOR MAKING BROCCOLI SALAD
- Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour prior to serving.
- Make sure to cut your broccoli florets to a manageable size. No one likes trying to maneuver an oversized piece of broccoli into their mouth!
- I prefer golden raisins, but you could also use regular raisins if you prefer them.
- If you don't like almonds, my favorite substitute is sunflower kernels!
- The red onion adds so much flavor! If you have any onion haters, I suggest leaving them out initially. Then removing a bowl for them 'haters' and then adding the onions afterward to the bulk of the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 797IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
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*This post was originally published in June 2012 and has been updated with new pictures, a video, and more detailed instructions!
Dealsmecoupon
Thanks for sharing such an amazing salad recipe.
Sarah Skaggs
I love this salad, so do my kids! It’s a win!
Pam Dana
Yay! I’m so glad!!
Scott
It was really good, but I prefer to leave out the onions.
Pam Dana
That’s what’s great about these type of salads — you can customize them to your liking!
Jessica
This was amazing! My new favorite salad!
Vickie
Yummy! I like this salad but have never made it. I’m going to give it a try.
Angie
I LOVE broccoli salad!! I use the same dressing but use broccoli, celery, green onions, bacon, and cheddar cheese!! I’ll have to give yours a try!! =)