Enjoy the irresistible crunch of this copycat Walmart Broccoli Salad. The combination of broccoli, bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds makes a favorite anytime.
It's perfect for summer BBQ's and potlucks, and it's very easy to make.
Why You'll Love This Copycat Walmart Salad
No need to spend hours in the kitchen! This recipe is incredibly simple to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.
If you love broccoli, then you're going to love this crunchy Walmart broccoli salad. This copycat Walmart Broccoli salad is just like what Walmart used to sell.
It's made with chopped fresh broccoli, bacon, red onion, raisins, sunflower seed, and a delicious homemade dressing. Broccoli is a super food that is packed full of nutrients, your family will love eating their vegetables with this salad!
- Delicious: The combination of crunchy broccoli florets, creamy mayonnaise, tangy vinegar, and a touch of sweetness creates a well-balanced flavor profile that's both satisfying and refreshing.
- Affordable and Budget-Friendly: This salad is made with readily available ingredients, making it a budget-friendly option that won't break the bank.
- Versatile and Customizable: This salad can be easily customized to your liking. Add in your favorite chopped vegetables, nuts, or seeds for additional texture and flavor.
- Perfect for Parties and Potlucks: This salad is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or any other gathering. It's easy to transport and serve, making it a stress-free option for entertaining.
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Ingredients For This Walmart Broccoli Crunch Salad
Use fresh broccoli from the produce section of the grocery. Get the crowns and you have less to through away, as you will not use the stems. Black raisins is what the Walmart broccoli salad uses, but you can use Craisins also. Get toasted sunflower seeds, not the raw ones.
You can use real Crumbled Bacon by Hormel, or fry up your own bacon and then crumble it. See our Air Fryer Bacon recipe to cook bacon quickly with low mess.
- Fresh Broccoli florets, about 2 medium or 3 small crowns.
- Bacon, either Bacon Crumbles or cook your own bacon (about 1 lb)
- Red onion, diced.
- Sunflower seeds
- Raisins
- Mayonnaise - don't use salad dressing or Miracle Whip. Look for Duke's Mayonnaise, JFG Mayonnaise, or Hellman's / Best Foods Mayonnaise.
- Sugar
- Lemon Juice, fresh squeezed
- Apple Cider vinegar (or Rice Wine Vinegar)
- Salt
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Walmart's Broccoli Salad Recipe
- Trim the stalks off the broccoli crowns. Fill your sink with some cold water, add 3 tablespoons of salt, and submerge the broccoli crowns in the water, crown side down. Let the broccoli sit in the cold salty water for 15 minutes. This will draw out any hiding insects.
Prepare the Salad Dressing
Prepare the dressing first and set it in the refrigerator.
- Mix the mayonnaise with the sugar, cider vinegar, salt and the lemon juice. Set aside until you chop up the vegetables.
Chop Up the Vegetables
- Remove the broccoli from the cold salty water. Shake it dry and then pat it with paper towels or a clean cloth.
- Chop the florets up so they are a bunch of mini florets.
- Chop the red onion and the bacon, or use Bacon Crumbles.
- Add the sunflower seeds and raisins. Use a big bowl as you will want the room to mix the bulky contents.
Mix the Salad with the Dressing
- Add the prepared salad dressing you mixed up earlier.
- Mix with the vegetables so that all ingredients are evenly dispersed.
- Chill the salad if you have time, but it is ready to serve as soon as mixed up. If you chill it, remove from the refrigerator, toss to mix the dressing in again, and transfer to a serving bowl.
Tips for Success
- Chop your vegetables up the day before your event or party, then mix the dressing up.
- Store in the refrigerator and mix together at the last minute.
- Don't mix the dressing in ahead of time (more than 4 hours) as the raisins will start to get soft and soggy, losing some of the chewy texture contrast to the crunch.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can substitute red onions with yellow or white onions, and you can substitute the black raisins with yellow raisins, or even tart cranberry Craisins.
Serving Suggestions
This copycat Walmart broccoli salad is fantastic on banquet tables, parties, or any gathering. The combination of broccoli, creamy mayonnaise, tangy vinegar, and a touch of sweetness creates an irresistible flavor profile. Each bite is a delightful explosion of textures and tastes are simply delicious.
You will be lucky to have any leftovers! Serve this hearty, crunchy salad with steaks like our:
- Pan Grilled Steakhouse Pork Chops
- Sous Vide Ribeye Steaks
- Country Style Boneless Pork Ribs
- Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
- Sourdough Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Storage
- Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This recipe is NOT freezer friendly though, so don't freeze it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, since the recipe uses sugar, omit the sugar and use Vanilla or Honey Greek Yogurt for the sugar and mayonnaise portions of the dressing.
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Walmart Broccoli Crunch Salad
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh broccoli crowns, about 5 cups soak, and trim
- 1 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- ½ cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup black raisins
For the Dressing
- 1 ½ cup mayonnaise not Miracle Whip or salad dressing
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the Dressing
- Measure the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Whisk together to mix until smooth and creamy. Set in the refrigerator until ready to dress the broccoli salad.1 ½ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup sugar, 3 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed, 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt
For the Broccoli Salad
- Wash and trim the broccoli if you have not already. Let it set in cold water with 3 tablespoons of salt to draw out any insects. Let soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and dry. Chop the broccoli into little floret chunks. Add to a large bowl.2 lbs fresh broccoli crowns, about 5 cups
- Either cook, cool, and crumble raw bacon or use pre cooked Bacon Crumbles. Add to the large bowl.1 cup bacon
- Chop the red onion and add it as well as the sunflower seeds and black raisins to the large bowl.½ cup red onion, chopped, ½ cup toasted sunflower seeds, 1 cup black raisins
- Mix all the vegetables with the previously prepared salad dressing. You can serve this immediately, or chill for 30 minutes to an hour to let the flavors blend. Toss again right before serving.
Notes
- Chop your vegetables up the day before your event or party, then mix the dressing up.
- Store in the refrigerator and mix together at the last minute.
- Don't mix the dressing in ahead of time (more than 4 hours) as the raisins will start to get soft and soggy, losing some of the chewy texture contrast to the crunch.
Robin
This is a really delicious broccoli salad and you hit it right on the mark as it tastes exactly like Walmart salad!
Enfys
OMG, I'm so happy I found your recipe for the broccoli crunch salad. I hadn't been to a Walmart supercenter in well over a year, but I went this past weekend. My first stop was the deli where I sadly discovered they no longer have their salads. I was heartbroken. Their broccoli salad and kale salad were my favorites. But I looked online hoping I could find a copycat recipe for them. I did, and your recipe is exactly like the salad I used to get at Walmart - absolutely delish! Now to find a replacement for the kale salad. Thank you so very much!
Kelly Bloom
I am SO glad you like the Walmart Broccoli Crunch salad! It was one of my favorites also! I worked at a bank located inside Walmart in Richmond VA, and was laid off during the pandemic. When I returned, Walmart no longer carried the salad I used to buy during my lunch break. I was devastated also! So, I worked this up to make it like I remembered my favorite salad. I have never had the Walmart Kale salad, but I love the Chick Fil A Superfood Kale salad. I will be working on replicating that one in a few months (I'm recovering from an ankle surgery right now, so have to wait until I'm out of a cast now). I don't know how different the Chick Fil A Kale salad is, but it is really good, if you haven't tried it yet.