Beer Nut Broccoli Salad Recipe

Kick up your broccoli salad game! This recipe puts a fun, unexpected twist on a classic, adding crunchy beer nuts and a tangy-sweet dressing for a flavor explosion. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a light yet satisfying weeknight meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 604.9 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beer Nut Broccoli Salad

  • 1 bunch fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup beer nuts
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

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How to Make Beer Nut Broccoli Salad

  1. Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, red onion, raisins, beer nuts, and sunflower seeds.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
  4. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the broccoli mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Right before serving, sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

42g

Carbs

13g

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