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Broccoli Bacon Salad

Flavorful Broccoli Bacon Salad: A Crunchy Delight You’ll Love

This Broccoli Bacon Salad combines crispy bacon, fresh broccoli, and sweet apples for a flavorful side that’s perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces thick-cut bacon 8-9 slices, chopped or crumbled
  • 1 each sweet Fuji or Honeycrisp apple diced
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds toasted for extra flavor
  • 2/3 cup craisins
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 4 ounces Gouda cheese cubed small; sharp cheddar makes a suitable substitute
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds roasted and salted
For the Dressing
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
  • 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill) or dried at 1/3 the amount
  • seasonings salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and red wine vinegar. Add sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and fresh herbs. Mix until smooth.
  2. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, dice the apple, finely chop the red onion, and cube the Gouda cheese. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Gently toss the salad ingredients together. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and fold in until evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Before serving, stir in crispy bacon and roasted sunflower seeds to maintain their crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For the best texture, add bacon and sunflower seeds just before serving.

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