Broccoli Salad
The best Broccoli Salad recipe is creamy, crunchy, and flavorful with bacon, craisins, almonds, and a simple dressing. It's an easy and quick side dish everyone loves!
Servings: 8
Calories: 318kcal
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 7-8 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 500 grams/1lb)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (I often use half plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion , chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 1/2 cup almonds , chopped (*see note below)
Instructions
- Blanch broccoli (optional, or keep raw) in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to drain completely.
- Mix sauce in a large bowl: mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Stir well.
- Add broccoli, bacon, onion, cranberries or raisins and almonds to a large bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of sauce (you may not want to use it all).
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss again to coat before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: This recipe can be made a few hours or a day ahead. Store covered in the fridge.
Add other nuts or seeds: sunflower seeds, pine nuts, pomegranate, or pecans.
Cheese: Try stirring in a handful of chopped cheddar cheese.
Vegan: Use vegan mayonnaise and swap out the bacon for coconut bacon, or just leave it out altogether.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
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