Hey, y'all! One of my all-time favorite side dishes is Broccoli Salad. That said, not every broccoli salad is created equal. I hope y'all love my Broccoli Salad with Bacon as much as I do; it has the perfect balance of flavors and is a crowd-favorite side dish at southern gatherings!

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

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Broccoli Salad with Bacon Ingredients

• 1 head of broccoli, washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 c. Duke’s mayonnaise
• ½ c. dried cranberries
• ½ c. red onion, finely chopped
• 8 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped
• ½ c. cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ c. sugar
• 2 tbsp. white vinegar
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper

How to Make Broccoli Salad with Bacon

1. Wash the head of broccoli and trim off large leaves. Remove the tough stalk at the end. Cut off the broccoli flowerets (with small pieces of stem, if desired) into bite-sized pieces.
2. Place chopped broccoli into a large bowl; add cherry tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and chopped bacon. Toss gently.
3. Make the dressing in a separate bowl by whisking together sugar, white vinegar, salt, pepper, and Duke’s mayonnaise. Add dressing to the broccoli mixture and toss gently until fully-coated.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Ensure the broccoli is chopped into evenly sized bite-sized pieces. You can include some small pieces of stem for added crunch, but discard any tough or woody parts.
2. Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the sugar and vinegar accordingly. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add more sugar; if you prefer it tangier, add more vinegar.
3. This broccoli salad makes a great side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks. It pairs well with grilled meats and sandwiches.

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Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

JC Phelps

If you're looking for a crunchy, delicious southern side dish, you need not look further than my Broccoli Salad with Bacon!

5 from 12 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 8 servings

Calories 436 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 head broccoli washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 c. Duke’s mayonnaise
• ½ c. dried cranberries
• ½ c. red onion finely chopped
• 8 slices of bacon cooked and chopped
• ½ c. cherry tomatoes halved
• ¼ c. sugar
• 2 tbsp. white vinegar
• ½ tsp. kosher salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

 

• Wash the head of broccoli and trim off large leaves. Remove the tough stalk at the end. Cut off the broccoli flowerets (with small pieces of stem, if desired) into bite-sized pieces.
• Place chopped broccoli into a large bowl; add cherry tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and chopped bacon. Toss gently.
• Make the dressing in a separate bowl by whisking together sugar, white vinegar, salt, pepper, and Duke’s mayonnaise. Add dressing to the broccoli mixture and toss gently until fully-coated.

Notes

• Ensure the broccoli is chopped into evenly sized bite-sized pieces. You can include some small pieces of stem for added crunch, but discard any tough or woody parts.
• Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the sugar and vinegar accordingly. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add more sugar; if you prefer it tangier, add more vinegar.
• This broccoli salad makes a great side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks. It pairs well with grilled meats and sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 247mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Broccoli Salad, Broccoli Salad with Bacon

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JC