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Bacon and Broccoli Salad
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5 from 14 votes

Bacon and Broccoli Salad

It's perfect served as a side dish for dinner, a cookout, or a holiday celebration. Bacon and Broccoli Salad is a quick summer salad that is sure to please your family and guest and make your taste buds dance.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon and Broccoli Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 8 cups broccoli florets finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium red onion chopped
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup dried roasted sunflower seeds
  • 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Dressing

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon, crumble, and set aside.
  • Chop the broccoli into small pieces.
  • Add all of the salad ingredients to a medium sized bowl--except the bacon. Stir until everything is mixed well.
  • In a small bowl whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Spoon the dressing over the salad mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Before serving-add the bacon and stir well.

Notes

  1. Wait until you are ready to serve to add the bacon. This should keep it from getting soggy.
  2. To Make in Advance: Prep the ingredients and store the salad in a separate container in the refrigerator.
  3. Store the bacon in a separate container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator. 
  4. Make the dressing and store it in a separate container in the refrigerator.
  5. When you are ready to serve the salad, combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl, add the creamy dressing, mix well, and top with bacon crumbles.