BROCCOLI-BACON SALAD

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We can't think of a better picnic food, lunch snack or side dish than this crunchy and creamy broccoli-bacon salad. Packed with vitamin C (thanks to all those fresh florets) and coated in a smooth sauce, this is the refreshing salad you never knew you needed in your life. Topped with crunchy sunflower seed and crispy bacon, when you bring this dish to the potluck, you can bet everyone is going to be asking for the recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 pound broccoli, cut into flowerets (5 cups)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup sunflower nuts
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar in large bowl. Stir in broccoli and onion; toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors.
Sprinkle with nuts and bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg