The Best Broccoli Salad Recipe

This Broccoli Salad is packed with crunchy, delicious ingredients and is not loaded heavily with mayo. It is the perfect dish to bring to your next potluck or gathering!

Original post: May 2016 | Updated: May 2020

Finding that perfect potluck recipe can be so stressful, am I right? You want to find something simple yet delicious and that will get devoured by the masses. This broccoli salad is the perfect potluck food because it requires almost no time to throw together, it is crunchy and tasty and my favorite part? It’s not over-loaded with mayo.

Whether you are the host or the guest, this salad will get rave reviews and there won’t be a single morsel left in the bowl. Make this for your next gathering! It’s that good. I absolutely love this salad.

HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI SALAD

STEP 1

In a large bowl, combine fresh broccoli florets, bacon, grapes, green onions, celery and cheese.

Mix well.

STEP 2

In a small bowl, make the creamy dressing. Combine mayo, sugar and vinegar. Whisk until creamy. Add to broccoli bowl and stir until combined.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve!

RECIPE NOTES

• To slim down the recipe, replace half or all of the mayo with Greek yogurt. You can also cut the amount of sugar used in the recipe in half.
• Easily replace apple cider vinegar or white or red wine vinegar.
• Party food, yes, but this also makes a delicious side dish for any meal!
• Swap out grapes for a dried fruit such as raisins or dried cranberries.
• Replace the green onions with finely chopped yellow or red onions, if desired (no more than 1/2 cup).

HOW TO SELECT PERFECT HEADS OF BROCCOLI

When shopping for broccoli, choose firm stalks, with tight florets, and crisp green leaves. Avoid yellowed or flowering florets. The cut ends of the stalks should be fresh and moist looking.

OTHER GREAT POTLUCK FOOD

• Easy Coleslaw – Throwing together a delicious coleslaw recipe should be easy and simple. This classic coleslaw contains shredded cabbage, creamy vinaigrette dressing and it’s not loaded down with mayo! This will be your go-to slaw for a dinner side, picnic fare and fish tacos!
• Edamame Tomato Corn Salad is my favorite summer salad recipe of ALL TIME. This delicious salad is a crowd-pleaser, enjoyed any time of the year.
• Potato Salad – Cook the potatoes and eggs together in a single pot! Making potato salad in your pressure cooker takes less than 30 minutes and requires minimal clean-up. This is the perfect party food or summer side dish!
• Baked Beans – This is the BEST baked beans recipe, made from scratch using dry beans but with NO SOAKING required! The Instant Pot transforms this into a flavorful side dish, made even more delicious with bacon. The beans cook perfectly every time. Perfect party food or side for any meal or gathering!
• Deviled Eggs – Deviled Eggs are an American classic! Known best for their appearances at summer potlucks and Easter dinner, they are a delicious addition to any gathering.
• Chopped Salad – This is the best chopped salad you will ever eat! Make a batch to enjoy for lunch throughout the week or serve at your next gathering. Every time I serve this salad I get rave reviews!
• Corn on the Cob – Make a favorite summer finger food in your Instant Pot: Perfectly cooked corn on the cob EVERY SINGLE TIME. Let your pressure cooker simplify meal-time so you can enjoy every morsel of summer. Great for dinner any night of the week and potlucks, too!