This delicious Broccoli Salad is very simple to prepare, and it’s loaded with flavors. It’s a perfect side dish for grilled meats, and it’s a great alternative to potato or macaroni salad. Once you taste Broccoli Salad, you will wonder why you would ever want to eat any other salad. It’s that good, or maybe, I’m just really in love with it.
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The first time that I tasted Broccoli Salad was at a pot luck dinner party several years ago. I can honestly tell you that it was love at first bite. I pleaded for the recipe, but when I finally received it, I was disappointed. I didn’t think that the written recipe produced the same delicious combination of flavors that I had experienced, so I spent the next several months perfecting the recipe for Broccoli Salad until it tasted just right.
What you will need to prepare this recipe:
From the Pantry:
- Raisins
- Cashews
- Sugar
- Cider Vinegar
From the Refrigerator:
- Broccoli
- Bacon
- Mayonnaise
From the Root Cellar:
- Red Onion
This recipe is a little labor intensive in terms of needing to chop the broccoli and the onion, but once that is finished, it comes together quickly, and since I love it so much, I don’t really mind all of the chopping.
Give our recipe for Broccoli Salad a try and let us know what you think by leaving a comment below.
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Bacon and Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli (cut into florets)
- 8 strips bacon (cooked and cut into small pieces–approximately 1/2 cup)
- 1/3 cup red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2/3 cup cashews
- DRESSING
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Mix together the mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar then set aside.
- Place broccoli, bacon, onion, raisins, and cashews in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and mix until ingredients are combined and dressing is well incorporated.
- Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving, but we think it tastes better the next day.
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