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A crunchy Broccoli Bacon Salad recipe with a slightly sweet creamy dressing that is perfect for summer cookouts!
This quick side dish pays homage to my Midwest upbringing where a plethora of delish “salads” would be lined up at every holiday gathering!
The easy side salad is loaded with chopped broccoli, tender bacon, crisp red grapes, sweet craisins, sliced almonds, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion & homemade dressing!
The recipe can be made ahead of time as early as the day before. Saving time on party prep is never a bad thing. I actually prefer when the ingredients chill together longer & really get a chance to meld.
What better way to eat vegetables then with bacon & cheese in this classic summer salad! I guarantee this side dish gets polished off at your next party, potluck, or backyard BBQ!
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The BEST Broccoli Bacon Salad Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 7 cups 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Description
A quick & easy crunchy Broccoli Bacon Salad recipe loaded with red grapes, sweet craisins, sliced almonds, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion & creamy homemade dressing.
I guarantee this summer side dish gets polished off at your next party, potluck, or backyard BBQ!
Ingredients
Broccoli Salad:
- 3 cups of broccoli, chopped
- 10 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup seedless red grapes cut in half
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Dressing:
- 1 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Cook 10 strips of bacon. After bacon is cooked cut bacon into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl combine broccoli, bacon, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, craisins, grapes & sliced almonds.
- In a separate bowl mix mayo, sugar, & white vinegar. Whisk together to blend dressing.
- Pour dressing mixture over broccoli salad.
- Mix dressing & salad together.
- Put Broccoli Bacon Salad in refrigerator at least one hour to overnight to chill & let flavors meld.
- Stir before serving.
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