Easy Salad ready in less than 15 minutes!
If you need an EASY and CHEAP side dish or add some meat and have a complete meal, this is it! All the ingredients are simple and you more than likely you will have them all in stock in your kitchen. So, give my Easy Broccoli Salad a try!
Your family will love this Easy Broccoli Salad, and have them coming back for seconds and thirds, LOL! It may have been the yummy sweet mayo dressing, but whatever it takes to LOVE meals then I’m all for it!
Can I add meat to my Broccoli Salad?
Yes! To make this salad a complete meal, add some extra protein, here are some examples:
- rotisserie chicken
- drained cans of chicken breasts
- leftover chicken
- pepperonis
- chopped ham
- smoked sausage
- chopped up lunch meat, like turkey or ham
What other veggies or add-ins can I add to my Broccoli Salad?
- any kind of olives
- bell peppers
- grape tomatoes
- any kind of nuts
- shredded carrots
- cauliflower
- jalapeno peppers
- green onions
What ingredients are in Easy Broccoli Salad? (scroll down for the full printable recipe card)
- broccoli florets
- red onion or any kind of onion will work
- sunflower seeds or any kind of chopped nuts
- shredded cheese or cubed cheese – any kind will work, I prefer sharp cheddar, but Pepper Jack cheese would be yummy too!
- bacon or bacon bits
- white distilled vinegar
- white sugar
- mayo
What main dishes goes with an Easy Broccoli Salad?
- steak
- chicken
- hamburger patties
- pork chops
How do I make Easy Broccoli Salad? (scroll down for the full printable recipe card)
- Take a large bowl and add the mayo, vinegar and sugar
- Whisk the mayo dressing until its completely mixed
- Add chopped broccoli, chopped onion, sunflower seeds, shredded cheese, bacon
- Take a wooden spoon and mix well, completely covering the salad with the dressing
- Chill and serve!
Yield: 6 servings
Easy Broccoli Salad
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An easy and delicious Salad!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4-6 cups of broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon
Sweet Mayo Dressing
- 1 cup mayo
- 3 Tbsp white distilled vinegar
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
Instructions
- Take a large bowl and add the mayo, vinegar and sugar
- Whisk the mayo dressing until its completely mixed
- Add chopped broccoli, chopped onion, sunflower seeds, shredded cheese, bacon
- Take a wooden spoon and mix well, completely covering the salad with the dressing
- Chill and serve!
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