Broccoli Salad Recipe (with Bacon)

4.63 from 8 votes

Broccoli Salad Recipe (with Bacon)

A deliciously crunchy Broccoli Salad with Bacon that's perfect for summer picnics, bbq's or just for general on the go! The blend of sweet, tart, salty, and creamy flavors really make this simple salad so delicious!

Prep Time10

Chill Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Salad, sides

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 435kcal

Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

creamy homemade dressing

⅔ cup mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
½ teaspoon superfine sugar (granulated is fine)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

broccoli salad

2 heads broccoli cut into bite sized pieces (
6 strips cooked bacon chopped
1 cup chopped, dry roasted cashews
⅓ cup Zante currants
1 green onion, thinly sliced

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Instructions

dressing

Place all dressing ingredients into a small mixing bowl.
Whisk Together.

salad assembly

Place broccoli florets into a large mixing bowl and top with dressing.
Fold together until fully combined.
Add remaining ingredients.
Fold together until completely combined. Adjust seasonings s needed. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Give salad a good toss before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Cut the broccoli into small, bite sized pieces. It makes all the difference in the world. I can't tell you the number of times I've gotten broccoli salad at the market and the florets are kept whole and huge! If the pieces are too big it makes it very difficult to eat and way less enjoyable.
Don't be afraid to use the stalks, they're delicious! Broccoli stalks are just as nutritious as broccoli florets and provide a really great crunch to the overall salad.
If making the broccoli salad recipe over 1 day in advance, don't add the cashews until just before serving. This will ensure the cashews don't get soggy from the dressing and keep their great, crunchy texture!
Don't skip out on the Zante currants! They provide tiny bursts of tart flavor to our broccoli salad recipe which compliments the creamy dressing so well!

Make Ahead Instructions

Our broccoli salad with bacon can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Store the broccoli salad in an airtight container until ready to use. Toss salad together a couple times before serving.

If making the salad more than a day ahead of time, hold off on adding the cashews until you're ready to serve it. This will prevent the cashews from getting soggy.

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