If you are looking for a beautiful and delicious salad for your summer get together, this easy broccoli grape salad is the perfect recipe. Crisp tender broccoli, juicy grapes, and smoky bacon in a light dressing.

Broccoli Grape Salad

Broccoli Grape Salad may seem like it has a lot of ingredients, but it is super easy to put together.

Full of crunchy broccoli, crisp grapes, and smoky bacon, it’s so yummy. And I can’t get enough of the dressing!

Every time I make it, I get asked for the recipe. So be prepared to give it out when you bring this to your next party.

Some of my other favorite salads for summer include my Amish broccoli salad and this grape salad with pecans.

Ingredients Needed

Broccoli – Make sure the florets are bite-sized for easier eating. I like to use mine raw but you can blanch them if you prefer. I have instructions for how to blanch broccoli in the recipe notes.

Red Grapes – I like red grapes because they are a different color, but feel free to use green grapes. Just be sure they are seedless. No one likes to eat seeds in their salads.

Bacon – Cook the bacon and chop into small pieces. Feel free to substitute turkey bacon or leave it out all together.

Red Onion – Feel free to substitute the red onion for white or yellow onion, or even green onions.

Sunflower Seeds – You can really use any nut that you like for texture. I like the small size of the sunflower seeds but feel free to use almonds, walnuts, or pecans. For more flavor, toast the nuts before adding them to the salad.

Salad Dressing – The dressing for this salad is a simple mixture of mayo and vinegar. Feel free to substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream for the mayo and use red wine vinegar or white distilled vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is also an option.

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How to Make Broccoli Grape Salad

First: Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets, slice the grapes in half or quarters, chop the bacon, and dice the onion.

Second: Add the broccoli florets to a large bowl. Top with remaining ingredients.

Third: In a medium bowl, combine mayo, vinegar, and spices. Mix to combine.

Fourth: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Enjoy!

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.

How long does it last?

Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Give it a quick stir before eating.

Can I make it ahead of time?

This is a great salad to make ahead, and have the dressing ready when you serve. I like to put everything together and let it chill until right before I serve the salad.

Then pour the creamy dressing over and mix well.

Does the broccoli need to be blanched?

It is not necessary to blanch or cook the broccoli before using in this salad. I like the crunchy texture it provides. But feel free to blanch or roast it before you add it to the salad.

How to Blanch Broccoli

First: Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Second: Add the broccoli florets and cook for one minute.

Third: Remove the broccoli and cool down in a bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking.

This method allows the broccoli to keep it’s bright green color while having a fork tender texture that will hole up in the salad without being too soft.

Tips for No Leftovers

Add toasted almonds or other nuts you like.
More bacon, more bacon, more bacon. (I sometimes use a bit of the bacon fat in my dressing!)
Prep ahead and then mix with dressing before serving.
Make sure everything is bite-sized.
Blanch the broccoli for tender vegetables if needed.
Serve as a main dish and add chicken or a side dish.
Cut the grapes in half to lessen choking hazard.
Dried cranberries are a fun and tasty.

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