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Best Broccoli Salad

This is the BEST broccoli salad! Packed with crunchy bits of bacon, grapes, almonds, and raisins. Our secret ingredient takes it to a whole new level and everyone asks for the recipe!

Course *Easy Entertaining Dishes
Keyword entertainment, broccoli, broccoli salad, BBQ sides, grapes, almonds, raisin, sides, salad, bacon
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 290kcal
Author Dani Meyer

Ingredients

  • 1-2 heads of broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup diced red or white onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup grapes
  • 5 slices cooked bacon cooled and chopped
  • 1/3 cup almond or cashew pieces
  • 1 Cup white raisins optional
  • Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 2-3 tablespoons honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard

Instructions

  • Blanch broccoli by placing all prepped pieces in a strainer, then pour a tea kettle full of hot water over them. They should change color but not become limp.
  • Strain excess water.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, balsamic vinegar, and mustard together.
  • Toss broccoli, onion, celery and grapes with dressing.
  • Top with bacon, raisins and as many nuts as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 276mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g