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Broccoli Salad

Savory Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cranberries Delight

This Broccoli Salad is a vibrant blend of crunchy broccoli, savory bacon, and sweet cranberries in a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can replace with honey or sugar substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Use white vinegar if necessary.
  • 1 pinch Fresh Ground Black Pepper Pre-ground works perfectly.
Salad
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets Chop finely for better dressing adherence.
  • 6 slices Crispy Cooked Bacon Swap for crispy chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
  • ½ cup Chopped Red Onion Green onions can be a milder alternative.
  • ½ cup Sweetened Dried Cranberries Raisins or dried cherries can be substitutes.
  • ½ cup Sliced Almonds Pecans or walnuts can be used for different flavors.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  2. Rinse and finely chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces and add to a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, then chop into bits.
  4. Add the chopped bacon, red onion, cranberries, and almonds to the broccoli and toss gently.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill well for enhanced flavors; consider using crispy chickpeas for a vegetarian option.

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