Description
Try our Best Broccoli Salad Ever! It’s a mix of fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, tasty cheese, and a creamy dressing. This salad is great for family meals, parties, or picnics. It’s easy to make and everyone loves its yummy taste and different textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads of fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 pound Applewood smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (preferably freshly grated)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 cup organic mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sugar
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli and red onion into small pieces.
- Cook the bacon until it’s crispy, let it cool, then break it into small bits.
- Grate the cheddar cheese.
- In a big bowl, mix the broccoli, red onion, bacon, and grated cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix the vinegar, mayonnaise, and sugar to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix it so everything is covered.
- Put the salad in the fridge for a while before you eat it. This helps all the flavors come together.
Notes
You can add other things like nuts, seeds, dried or fresh fruits, or more veggies to make it your own!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chopping, Mixing, Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Broccoli Salad Recipe, Easy Broccoli Salad, Bacon Cheddar Broccoli Salad, Picnic Side Dishes, Crispy Bacon Salad