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The Best Broccoli Salad

The Best Broccoli Salad For Crunchy Potluck Perfection

The Best Broccoli Salad is a vibrant Southern-style dish featuring crispy bacon, fresh broccoli, and sweet cranberries, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise use Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar reduce for less sweetness or substitute with honey
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar white wine vinegar can be a substitute
  • 1 pinch Fresh Ground Black Pepper use white pepper for a milder flavor
For the Salad
  • 1.33 lbs Broccoli Florets can blanch for tenderness if desired
  • 8 slices Crispy Cooked Bacon turkey bacon or vegetarian bacon for a lighter option
  • 0.33 cup Chopped Red Onion shallots can replace for a milder taste
  • 0.5 cup Sweetened Dried Cranberries substitute with raisins or chopped apples for variation
  • 0.33 cup Sliced Almonds swap for sunflower seeds or walnuts for a different texture

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange bacon on it. Bake for 15-17 minutes until crispy.
  3. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets, dice red onion, and prepare dried cranberries and sliced almonds.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, bacon, red onion, cranberries, and almonds. Stir gently.
  5. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the mixture and fold gently until all ingredients are coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the salad for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate for optimal flavor. Consider blanching broccoli for a tender crunch. Substitute bacon for turkey bacon or chickpeas for vegetarian option.

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