Broccoli Salad Recipe with Grapes, Bacon, and Sunflower Seeds

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 0.33 cup sunflower seed kernels
• 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
• 0.33 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy and evenly browned, approximately 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels. Crumble 7 slices; combine with sunflower seeds in a plastic bag and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix broccoli florets, grapes, and red onion.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Crumble the remaining bacon slice and gently fold it into the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture, ensuring even coating. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, sprinkle the bacon-sunflower seed mixture over the salad; mix thoroughly.

Nutrition

• Calories: 327 kcal
• Fat Content: 29 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 8 g
• Sodium Content: 382 mg
• Protein Content: 6 g
• Cholesterol Content: 21 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g