Cousin Linda's Broccoli Salad

Cousin Linda brought this to the lake house and everyone descended on it. She finally gave the recipe up.

  • Serves6
  • Prep20 min
  • Chill1 hr
  • Cook0

What you’ll need

  • 4 cups broccoli florets, bite-sized
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked & crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp sugar

How to make it

  1. Whisk mayo, vinegar, and sugar into a dressing.
  2. Combine broccoli, onion, raisins, bacon, and sunflower seeds in a big bowl.
  3. Pour over the dressing and toss well.
  4. Chill at least 1 hour so the broccoli softens a little and the flavors mingle.
  5. Toss again and serve cold.
Linda's tip Add the sunflower seeds right before serving if you want them crunchy, or earlier if you don't mind them soft.

Jenny’s notes

Linda brought this to the lake house and we descended on it before she'd even set the bowl down. Even I, a lifelong raw-broccoli skeptic, make a double batch now.

— J.