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Broccoli Bacon Salad Recipe

The absolute BEST easy-to-make Broccoli Bacon Salad recipe is the perfect cold side dish for Summer. Serve this healthy salad all year long at picnics, BBQs, or even holiday dinners!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large heads of broccoli cut into florets
  • 6 oz. Bacon cut into bite-sized pieces*
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ⅓ cup red onion finely sliced
  • ⅔ cup cranberries
  • 1 cup walnuts toasted

Instructions

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  1. Steam broccoli for 4-5 minutes in a steamer basket, or until it turns bright green. Place in a large bowl to cool and dab with a paper towel until completely dry.
  2. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  4. Add cooked broccoli that has cooled to room temperature and toss until well coated.
  5. Stir in chopped onion, cranberries, walnuts, and cooked bacon pieces.
  6. Cover and chill broccoli salad in refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or up to overnight, before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Since this broccoli salad contains both mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, it is VERY temperature sensitive. Do not let it sit out for more than 2 hours at room temperature or more than 1 hour when the temperature is above 80 degrees.
  • To Prep-Ahead: You can prepare it entirely and chill it overnight. 
  • To Store: This dish will keep for up to 3 days when stored in the refrigerator between servings. However, after 24 hours the broccoli will begin to lose its crispness.
  • To Freeze: It is not recommended to freeze as the mayonnaise will separate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 375mg (16%) Potassium 351mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 440IU (9%) Vitamin C 62.7mg (70%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Potassium 351mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 440IU 9%
Vitamin C 62.7mg 70%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.