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Mom's Recipe for the Best Broccoli Salad

The ultimate Broccoli Salad with raisins, bacon, and grapes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
refrigeration1 day
Total Time1 day 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Yield: 12
Calories: 966cal
Author: Melissa

Materials

  • 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ½ Tbsp. bacon grease from your cooked bacon
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • 1 cup red grapes of small seedless - left whole or sliced
  • 2-3 broccoli heads rinsed and cut into florets
  • 1&1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup red onion - chopped
  • ½ cup sunflower seedds optional

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sugar, chopped onion, vinegar, and 1/2 Tbsp. of bacon grease
  • Fold in the broccoli, bacon crumbles, grapes and raisins
  • Serve immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator up to a few days ahead of the BBQ.
  • It will still be fresh and delicious. Trust me, I've been eating it for the last 4 days, and it only gets better. :)

Notes

Nutrition Facts are only an estimate.
 

Make-Ahead Note

This dish is best if made at least one day in advance
 

Nutrition

Calories: 966cal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 93g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 49g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg