I think that I’m the only food blogger out there that isn’t posting about pumpkin and apples and the flavors of fall. It’s not that I’m not wanting them. It’s the exact opposite, in fact. All I’ve wanted to do this last week is bake up something that makes the house smell like fall. But, like I mentioned in my post last Saturday, I’ve been staying at my in-laws, and cooking has just not been convenient. So nothing fall-ish is coming from my kitchen yet, but don’t worry – it will be coming soon!
Instead, I bring you yet another pregnancy craving. I wanted this salad so bad, and I wanted the traditional version – mayo and all. I snacked on it so much while I was making it, then kept going back to the fridge for a bite here and there before I took it to a dinner with family. But the funny thing is that by the time I got to the dinner, I didn’t want any more of it! I guess I had my fill all during that day!
This is a recipe that I’m sure everyone has had at one point or another. But sometimes those classics are the best! I had never had apples in it before, but my husband said that I needed to add them, and it was a great suggestion. And it’s a salad that is sure to please anyone!
A simple broccoli salad with a mayonnaise dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 stalks broccoli, chopped
- 5 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup diced apple
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, sunflower seeds, raisins, red onion and apple. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, mayonnaise and sugar. Pour vinegar mixture over the broccoli mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.
I love broccoli salad! Thanks for sharing.
Broccoli is so flavorful and that salad looks delicious!
Cheers,
Rosa
This looks delicious! I love broccoli. Thanks for not getting lost in the pumpkin and apple recipes that are popping up right now. ha!
I've never made this, Deborah. Looks like a super healthy combo too.
I'm not caught up in the fall flavors yet…but it won't be long.
Haha I made this for Christmas last year and it was a HUGE hit with the family! Pregnancy cravings are so funny
mmm, i use almost that exact same recipe. its a favorite in this house – even my hubby likes it!!!
haha i've never had this kind of salad before! didn't know that broccoli and mayo goes together heh…but now i know and can't wait to give it a try next time!
healthy cravings btw
What a great craving to have! Broccoli is so good for us! And I must say, it is nice to get a break from all of those Fall recipes. I love broccoli, and I know that I would love this salad. Thank you for sharing!
love broccoli in any salad, congrats on your new baby!!
sweetlife
I love, love, love this salad!! I just don't make it much with the sugar and mayo! It's great to bring to picnics though, thanks!
Yum, this reminds me of a recipe that we always had at family potlucks. I am not blogging about fall flavors yet either — it's still 85 degrees in Virginia!!
This salad looks so good!
Ok, maybe pregnancy makes us crave pumpkin and apples and fall flavors. Because it is ALL I want. And this salad I could easily start to crave it too…YUM!
My mom makes a similar broccoli salad to this and I LOVE it. So addictive. Your version looks amazing!
This is hilarious to me, as I am making broccoli salad tonight for my pregnant sister's birthday party. She had a craving for it! I haven't had it since I was a kid, so I couldn't remember what all was in it and I stumbled across your blog. I wonder what it is about pregnancy and broccoli salad?!