Going on a picnic or need a great side dish recipe to make for a potluck? Try any one of these 9 Best Recipes for Broccoli Salad, or any of our bonus broccoli salad recipes, and you'll be beyond satisfied!  From classic broccoli salads to dishes with a creative twist, all of the broccoli salad recipes in this collection are sure to please. These quick and easy side dish recipes are the perfect thing to whip up to bring on an afternoon excursion or to make in bulk for that backyard party you're throwing for your neighbors. No matter what the occasion, broccoli salads should be your go-to dish if you're looking for something tasty, easy-to-make and full of delicious ingredients!  Find some of our favorite broccoli salad recipes in this collection of the best of the best. 

9 Best Recipes for Broccoli Salad + Bonus Broccoli Salad Recipes

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Classic Broccoli Salad with Bacon Recipes

Broccoli Salad Recipes with a Twist

Broccoli Salad Recipes with Fruit

Bonus Broccoli Salad Recipes

Classic Broccoli Salad with Bacon Recipes

When you think of broccoli salad, the first ingredients that come to mind (besides broccoli, of course) are usually bacon and onion. But what makes a traditional broccoli salad stand out from the plethora that are available on the Internet?  The right combination of ingredients, mixed in just the right way, is what makes an excellent classic broccoli salad recipe emerge above all others. The three recipes listed below have just the right amount of bacon, onion and broccoli to make them perfect for our list of the best recipes for broccoli salad.  Try them out and see if you agree!

Summer Broccoli Salad - Great for picnics!

The Best Broccoli Salad - A perfect crowd-pleaser

Sunnyside Broccoli Salad - Serve at an outdoor dinner.

Broccoli Salad Recipes with a Twist

No matter how much you love the traditional favorites, sometimes when it comes to recipes for broccoli salad, you want to go a bit outside the box. You never know what kinds of delicious creations you might be able to mix up when you experiment in the kitchen a little. The broccoli salad recipes featured below are proof of that!
 

Crazy Easy Tortellini and Broccoli Salad - Pasta and broccoli perfection!

30 Minute Broccoli Noodle Salad (show above) - Simply the best!

Cowboy Broccoli Salad - Take a walk on the wild side!

Broccoli Salad Recipes with Fruit

Broccoli salad is a classic summer staple, and when you think of summer you also think of fruit.  Why not combine the best of both worlds by making some broccoli salad side dishes that feature classic broccoli salad ingredients as well as fresh fruit?  Sounds positively splendid, doesn't it?  If you're in the mood to take a little tropical vacation via your picnic side dishes, then the broccoli salad recipes listed below are for you! 
 

Broccoli Salad with Cranberry and Pine Nuts - A nutty fusion of flavors

So Fruity Broccoli Salad - Summer-ready

Show Stopping Broccoli Salad - Get ready for compliments!

Bonus Broccoli Salad Recipes

Very Best Broccoli Salad (shown above) - The name, and picture, tell you everything you need to know about this recipe for broccoli salad.

Broccoli Salad With Bacon and Mandarin Oranges - More complex than your traditional recipes for broccoli salad, this dish has it all!

6 Ingredient Fresh Broccoli Salad - Sometimes simplicity is best, and this recipe for broccoli salad proves just that.

Best Layered Broccoli Salad - Layers and layers of amazing flavor in one dish!