Description
A hearty and flavorful broccoli salad featuring crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can substitute the sugar with honey or a sugar substitute if desired.
- For extra crunch, add a handful of sunflower seeds or chopped nuts.
- This salad is best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for bacon)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook (except bacon)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg