Ingredients and Weight:
- Broccoli florets: 1 pound
- Raisins: 1/2 cup
- Red onion: 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
- Bacon: 1/4 pound, cooked and chopped
- Sunflower seeds: 1/4 cup
- Dried cranberries: 1/4 cup
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Steam or blanch the broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- While the broccoli cooks, crisp up the bacon in a skillet over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, raisins, red onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 10g
Dish Characteristics:
- Crunchy and flavorful
- Perfect for summer gatherings or picnics
- Can be served as a side dish or main course
- Healthy and satisfying
User Comments:
- "This salad is absolutely delicious! It's so fresh and flavorful, and the raisins and cranberries add a nice sweetness."
- "I love the combination of broccoli, bacon, and raisins. It's a really unique and tasty salad."
- "This is the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, but still filling."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have time to steam or blanch the broccoli, you can use raw broccoli florets. However, they will be less tender.
- You can use any type of bacon you like. Just be sure to cook it until crisp.
- If you don't have sunflower seeds or dried cranberries, you can substitute them with other nuts and dried fruits.
