Description
This Amish Broccoli Salad recipe is the perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and savory. Featuring crisp broccoli, smoky bacon, red onions, cranberries, and a tangy-sweet dressing, it’s an easy side dish perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or weeknight dinners. Ideal for those searching for broccoli salad with bacon, creamy broccoli salad, or Amish-style side dishes.
Ingredients
4 cups broccoli florets
6 slices cooked crispy bacon
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
1. Rinse and chop broccoli into small, bite-sized florets. Pat dry thoroughly.
2. Cook bacon until crisp, then drain and crumble into small pieces.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
4. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until everything is coated.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
7. Stir gently before serving and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Let the salad chill for 1–2 hours before serving for best flavor.
You can substitute sunflower seeds with chopped almonds or pumpkin seeds.
If you’re prepping ahead, store the dressing separately and toss just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg