Creamy Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Creamy Broccoli Salad with Bacon recipe videos

Creamy Broccoli Salad with Bacon is a popular American side dish, especially common at potlucks, barbecues, and picnics. It features crisp, raw broccoli florets tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing, often made with mayonnaise and vinegar, and is generously mixed with crispy bacon bits, red onion, and sometimes raisins or sunflower seeds for added texture and sweetness.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is typically high in fat and calories due to the mayonnaise-based dressing and bacon, with a moderate amount of protein from the bacon and broccoli. It provides good amounts of vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber from the broccoli, but a single serving can range from 300 to 450 calories depending on the recipe.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin K	80 mcg
Vitamin A	200 mcg RAE
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a staple of American communal dining, representing a hearty, comforting take on a vegetable salad. Nutritionally, it's interesting because it combines a nutrient-dense vegetable with indulgent ingredients, creating a contrast that makes healthy eating feel more like a treat.