My FAVORITE recipe for the classic salad with a tangy dressing that everyone LOVES!! Flavor and texture galore in this EASY salad that's perfect for parties, picnics, and potlucks!!
6cupsof small raw broccoli floretsfrom about 2 large heads of broccoli with stalks discarded
1 ½cupsred seedless grapeshalved
1cupcelerydiced small
¾cupcooked bacondiced small
¾cupsunflower seedsI use salted
¾cupraisins
3green onionstrimmed and sliced into thin rounds
Dressing
1cupmayonnaiseI use light
⅓cupgranulated sugar
2 to 3tablespoonsapple cider vinegaror as desired for consistency
1teaspooncelery seed
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperor to taste
Instructions
To a large bowl, add the broccoli, grapes, celery, bacon, sunflower seeds, raisins, green onions; set aside.
To a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, celery seed, pepper, and whisk to combine. If necessary, add additional apple cider vinegar so that dressing is pourable but still thick.
Evenly pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Salad may be served immediately but I prefer to cover it and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to chill before serving.
Notes
Tip: Save time by using precooked bacon and zap it in the microwave for about 1 minute to cook