Broccoli Salad
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Broccoli Salad
Description
This Broccoli Salad centers on raw broccoli florets providing crunch, combined with salty cooked bacon and sharp cheeses—cheddar and gouda cubes. The addition of dried cranberries gives a tart sweetness, while walnuts add earthy crunch and nutty depth. Thin slices of red onion introduce a mild bite.
The dressing is a creamy blend of mayonnaise, bright apple cider vinegar, sugar to balance acidity, and poppy seeds for texture. Tossing everything together coats the salad ingredients evenly. Chilling the salad enhances the flavor integration and keeps the broccoli crisp.
This salad works well as a side dish for picnics, barbecues, or as a fresh accompaniment to heavier meals. It can be prepared in advance and held chilled until serving.
Ingredients
Broccoli Salad
- 8 lices Bacon cooked, drained, and chopped
- 2 heads broccoli cut into small florets
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese cubed
- 1/2 cup gouda
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise (can use light mayonnaise or greek yogurt)
Broccoli Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, bacon, cheese, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sliced red onion.
- Make the Broccoli Salad Dressing by stirring together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and poppy seeds. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all ingredients are covered in the dressing.
- Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 399mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 739IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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