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Broccoli Salad

Savory Southern Broccoli Salad That Everyone Will Love

This Broccoli Salad combines vibrant colors and crunchy textures for a delicious, crowd-pleasing side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Use honey or maple syrup as alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar White wine vinegar works as a great substitute
  • 1 pinch Fresh Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
Salad
  • 4 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets Chop finely for better dressing distribution
  • 8 slices Crispy Cooked Bacon Can omit for vegetarian version
  • 1 small Chopped Red Onion Use green onions for milder taste
  • 1 cup Sweetened Dried Cranberries Raisins or chopped apples are good alternatives
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds Substitute with walnuts or pecans if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake bacon on a lined baking sheet for 15-17 minutes until crispy. Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Rinse and trim broccoli florets, finely chop, and prepare red onion, placing them in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In the large bowl, add chopped bacon, cranberries, and almonds. Toss gently to mix.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss carefully to coat all ingredients.
  6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  7. Toss the salad gently again before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors. Consider adding freshly chopped herbs for extra flavor before serving.

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