Description
Amish Broccoli Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and creamy side dish combining bite-sized fresh broccoli florets, smoky cooked bacon, sweet raisins, and a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or simple weeknight meals, this easy-to-make recipe brings wholesome flavors and textures that impress with every bite.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Broccoli: Wash fresh broccoli thoroughly and cut into bite-sized florets, discarding tough stems. Pat dry to prevent sogginess in the salad.
- Cook and Crumble Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces for mixing.
- Slice the Red Onion: Thinly slice a small red onion to add a mild sharpness without overpowering the dish.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine All Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, sliced onion, raisins, and optional sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over and gently stir to coat everything evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve cold, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Notes
- Use bright green, firm broccoli crowns for best texture and flavor.
- Drain the dressing well to avoid a watery salad.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavor blending and improve texture.
- Prepare the salad a few hours ahead but add bacon last to keep it crispy.
- Taste the dressing before mixing; adjust sugar or vinegar to balance sweetness and acidity as preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking (aside from bacon which is cooked in a skillet)
- Cuisine: American, Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg