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Broccoli Bacon Salad Recipe
Broccoli Bacon Salad is crunchy, creamy, and packed with sweet and savory flavor in every bite. Fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, sunflower seeds, red onion, and a tangy homemade dressing come together for the ultimate make-ahead side dish for BBQs, potlucks, and holiday dinners.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large heads broccoli cut into florets
- 6 ounces bacon cut into bite-sized pieces*
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup red onion finely sliced
- ⅔ cup cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts toasted
Instructions
- 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 large heads broccoli
- 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.6 ounces bacon
- In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, sugar, and salt.½ cup mayonnaise, ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add cooked broccoli that has cooled to room temperature and toss until well coated.
- Stir in chopped onion, cranberries, walnuts, and cooked bacon pieces.⅓ cup red onion, ⅔ cup cranberries, 1 cup walnuts
- Cover and chill broccoli salad in refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or up to overnight, before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Cutting: Chop ingredients into small pieces so you get a little something in every bite.
- Dry broccoli: If any liquid is left after blanching or steaming you'll end up with a watery mess in your salad.
- Chilling: Allow the flavors to meld together for at least 2-3 hours.
- Serving: 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 62.7mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
