Description
A quick and bright Broccoli Salad, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings. Features fresh broccoli, smoky bacon, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
- 6 slices smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli into small, bite-size pieces.
- Cook the bacon until it is crisp and then crumble it.
- Dice the red onion into small pieces.
- Mix broccoli, bacon, onion, and sliced almonds in a large bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mix and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, try using light mayonnaise or swapping bacon for turkey bacon. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: broccoli salad, easy salad, side dish, family recipe, summer salad