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Broccoli Salad

Savory Southern Broccoli Salad with Crispy Bacon Delight

This vibrant Broccoli Salad combines fresh greens with crispy bacon and cranberries for an irresistible side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Or honey for natural sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Rice vinegar is a great alternative
  • 1 pinch Fresh Ground Black Pepper Can use white pepper
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets Fresh for the best texture
  • 6 strips Crispy Cooked Bacon Turkey bacon can be used
  • ½ cup Chopped Red Onion Shallots are a milder alternative
  • ½ cup Sweetened Dried Cranberries Raisins can be a substitute
  • ½ cup Sliced Almonds Can swap for walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Large Spoon
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add chopped broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, red onion, cranberries, and sliced almonds. Mix gently to combine.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently for 1-2 minutes until coated.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill melds the flavors together beautifully. Adjust sweetness to taste as needed.

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