Broccoli Craisin Salad
This amazing Broccoli Salad recipe includes broccoli, raisins, coleslaw, craisins and bacon. It’s sweet and sour, crunchy and so very delicious – perfect for a side dish salad or as a potluck salad.
I’m happy to share one of my favourite vegetable side salads, it really is the best broccoli salad out there. If you are looking for another great salad recipe to try, you simply must try this Taco Salad, this garden-fresh pasta salad, or the amazing BLT Pasta Salad!
This classic broccoli salad with craisens recipe is an all time favourite of mine. It was given to me at a school potluck. When you taste a great recipe, you ask for it. Needless to say it was a crowd pleaser, because when I went back for seconds, it was gone.
See the trend here? You can really get some great salad recipes when going to gatherings, it’s like a collection of everyones much-loved dishes. It’s how I got this Ramen Noodle Salad recipe!
Why you should make Brocooli Salad
I make this easy broccoli salad year-round.. Not only can you put it together very quickly, but during the summer months I crave meals that don’t require heating up the house. You know, something that nourishes yet also cools you down?
Yet, this is also the best Christmas Broccoli Salad, a perfect side salad for the holiday season and for Christmas dinner. Not only do the colours of the fresh broccoli florets and craisens fit the season, the taste is worthy of joining a holiday meal.
This cold broccoli salad recipe is crunchy, and full of flavours thanks to the dressing, raisins, craisins and sunflower seeds. If you aren’t aware, craisens are a brand of dried cranberries. You can also use raisens in a pinch, yet I don’t skip out on using cried cranberries.
This delicious broccoli salad has the best creamy dressing. I add some coleslaw salad into mine as well, and it just completes it!
Ingredients Required:
While the fill recipe is below in the recipe card, here are the salad ingredients you’ll need:
- fresh broccoli
- bag prepared Coleslaw
- golden raisins
- craisins (they are a brand of dried cranberries, or use raisens in a pinch)
- roasted and salted sunflower seeds
- bacon, cooked and chopped
- mayonaise
- white sugar
- apple cider vinegar
How to Make Broccoli Salad
Combine Broccoli, coleslaw, craisins, raisins and crumbled bacon into a large mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the tangy dressing ingredients, and pour over the broccoli mixture.
Toss well to evenly coat and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Right before serving, add the sunflower seeds and toss again to evenly mix.
You can serve this salad right in the large bowl you made it in.
As you can see, this is an easy recipe to make the best broccoli salad recipe, you’ll love the little crunch and the little time it takes to make.
Storage:
Place this salad into an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Unlike most salads, this one is almost better the day after – which is why it needs to be chilled for at least 2 hours before eating. I adore the crunchy broccoli, bacon bits, and the creamy homemade dressing. It’s also the best salad recipe for enjoying the next day as well.
So, you can make this in the morning before you head out for some fun – and this delicious side dish is ready and waiting for you! All you have to do is toss in the broccoli salad dressing.
I know the summer is all about macaroni salad and potato salad, yet this could easily replace them for being different and loaded with taste.
Tips to make this fresh broccoli salad recipe:
- When I half this favorite broccoli salad recipe, it feeds our family for one meal. Make the entire portion for entertaining or to ensure you have leftovers. It makes for a great side dish to accompany so main mains.
- Precise measurements isn’t required, so add more or less of the ingredients, as desired.
- You can also add the following optional ingredients, to make this recipe your own: chopped red onion, and/or shredded cheddar cheese.
More Salad Recipes:
- Cranberry Fluff Salad
- Grape Salad
- Mexican Macaroni Salad
- Taco Pasta Salad
- Strawberry Fluff Salad
- Southern Chicken Salad
Broccoli Craisin Salad
This amazing Broccoli Craisin Salad recipe includes broccoli, raisins, cole slaw, craisins and bacon. It’s sweet and sour, crunchy and so very delicious – perfect for a side dish salad or as a potluck salad.
Ingredients
FOR THE SALAD
- 4 heads broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 bag prepared Coleslaw {more or less if desired}
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
FOR THE DRESSING
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Mix Broccoli, coleslaw, craisins, raisins and crumbled bacon in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients and pour over the broccoli mixture.
- Toss well to evenly coat and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Right before serving, add the sunflower seeds and toss again to evenly mix.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 6 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 755Saturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 569mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 13gSugar: 32gProtein: 20g
Created by Tammi Roy
Tammi Roy is the founder of My Organized Chaos, a Canadian food and lifestyle blog. She lives in Alberta, Canada and is the mom of three beautiful teenage girls. Tammi’s passions are her family, creating and sharing delicious recipes, travelling and photography. Learn more about Tammi.
That sounds like a perfect summer salad to me. I love Craisins and I bet adding them to a salad gives it a nice little tang.
It’s a rare salad that tastes as good as or even better on day two. You pretty much sold me with that line.
This looks so delicious! I’ve been trying to find a good tasty broccoli recipe for a while now….I think this is the one!
Thanks for the wonderful recipe. I will definitely have to make this. Love broccoli ♥
This sounds delish! I wouldn’t have thought to put all of this together!
Thanks for the recipe!
This look delicious! I adore broccoli AND craisins. It looks super healthy and tasty.
Love to get this at the deli but haven’t tried making my own. These flavors are delicious together.
Oh! This looks so refreshing. I appreciate you giving the recipe. I might give this a try.
I love broccoli salads with bacon and the sweetness of the craisins would be a wonderful addition.
YUM! This looks like the perfect salad to bring to a picnic or 4th of July BBQ!
This looks really yummy. I like broccoli salad but alas my family does not.
This looks beautiful and delicious! What a great salad it would be to take to a gathering 🙂
My mom makes a salad similar to this & I love it! So yummy!
This is so similar to what I make and love it. Craisins are amazing and make everything better!
Oh yum! This looks fantastic! I just added the ingredients I need to my grocery list! Making this tomorrow! 😀 Thanks so much for sharing!
I love that you added sunflower seeds… a salad like this is awesome, especially with the extra crunch! thanks for sharing
These pictures are fabulous! I would totally eat this!
I’ve made this salad before and think it is absolutely delicious! My kids are not huge fans though.
This is such a great summer salad! I am putting this on our weekend menu!
What a fresh, yummy salad! Perfect side for a BBQ meal!
Mmm… this broccoli craisin salad looks so delicious! And I love how simple it is to make.
Now that looks good! I have never had a salad like that, I am gonna have to try it out!
Mmm, looks great! I can’t believe I haven’t tried this combo before.
love broccoli salad, sounds so healthy and delicious! Great recipe!
Mmmm this salad is just what I need to put together with a nice BBQ’d steak tonight for supper! Thanks for sharing this recipe with all of us!
I bet the contrast in the different flavors makes this taste amazing! I can’t wait to try it myself.
Mmm this is one of my all time favourite salads! Your presentation looks delicious!!
That looks amazing! I loev broccoli but have never tried it in a salad. I’m gonna pick these ingredients up and make it soon
This sounds like a great summer recipe to serve with our barbecues. Broccoli is so healthy for people to eat and this is just another great way to get my husband to eat it.
This looks delicious. And lots of superfoods in there too.
Looks super yummy. Thanks!
I have to say that I have a love affair with craisins! They are amazing to add to everything from stuffing to salads and even homemade cereal bars
That looks so good.
I make a similar one but throw in some cooked pasta as well, and I agree it tastes so much better after it sits!
This sounds delicious and I was telling my son about it for a BBQ we were having and his reply was “it sounds great Mom but how about adding some bacon”. It actually might be good , but I;m not sure how healthy it would be?
Looks perfect and I can guarantee no one else will be bringing it! It is also great for kids that tend to like something sweet in their salads. It can be a struggle to bring salads when you have to travel a bit to get to your destination. Thanks for the recipe!
Great recipe! I think I would just double the craisins as I don’t like raisins
I have bookmarked this salad and am going out to get the ingredients. I love the idea that it is good the next day.
I love broccoli salad but never thought to add craisins…this sounds incredible!
Yum! This sounds like a very delicious combination 🙂 Thank you for sharing it with us!
Two of my fav ingredients in one recipe?Count me in.Thanks for sharing!