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    Classic Broccoli Bacon Salad

    Published by: Gabriela February 18, 2018 · Last modified: August 7, 2023 1 Comment
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    A classic broccoli bacon salad that you can make all year round. It is great for potlucks, as it travels well. It is also a favorite for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter.

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    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    I am sure many of you already know at least one version of this recipe of broccoli salad with bacon is so popular in the United States. For the rest of you out there who would like to try something new, this is a great recipe that can be made all year round.

    This recipe, in particular, traveled with me overseas. My family actually adopted the recipe as soon as they learned about it.

    I remember we had a huge gathering in the family a few years ago. I was asked for help to develop 2-3 salads that can be made for the guests. One of the recipes was this broccoli salad.

    They had never made a broccoli salad before, but when they tried it, it was a hit! Since then, they have used this recipe for many parties and potlucks.

    It feels nice to know that they enjoy it that much! In Minnesota, we make this salad a lot during the cold season, especially around holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. However, you can make this salad for lunch. It travels well if you take it to a potluck. 

    Doing some research about this salad, I see that people make it also in the summer, for barbecue events. I think it is a very cool one to make with grilled meats.

    classic broccoli bacon salad on a platter

    Ingredients

    The main ingredients are broccoli, red bell pepper, red onion, bacon, nuts, and dried fruits, like cranberries, raisins, or tart cherries.

    The salad is tossed in a lovely dressing made out of mayo, white vinegar, and a little bit of sugar that balances really well the acidity of the vinegar.

    Maybe you noticed that I am not adding cheese to it. I never had it with cheese, but many recipes use this ingredient.

    It is up to you if you want to throw a handful of cheese over the salad, but I would say try it first without. I am sure you are not going to miss it.

    close up broccoli salad

    Can I use some other dried fruits?

    I always encourage you to be creative and make the salad with the ingredients you have available in the kitchen. If you don't have dried cranberries, use raisins or tart cherries.

    What other seeds or nuts go well

    If you do not have sunflower seeds, use pecans or walnuts.

    Can I use another type of onion?

    If you don't have red onion, use green onion or regular.  The flavors are obviously not identical, but the idea is the same. If you have some onions haters around, you can also skip the onions altogether.

    brocoli salad on a serving platter sitting on a table with glasses in the background

    This salad's textures are excellent with crunchy vegetables combined with the smoked bits of bacon, the nuts, and the delicate, sweet dried fruit!

    The ingredients complement each other and create a beautiful salad that everyone will enjoy.

    It is also very easy and fast to make, so there is no excuse to skip it! Enjoy!

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    Classic Broccoli Bacon Salad

    Classic Broccoli Bacon Salad

    A classic broccoli bacon salad that you can make all year round. It is great for potlucks, as it travels really well—also a favorite for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Easter.
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    Course: Salads
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: broccoli salad, broccoli salad with bacon, classic broccoli bacon salad, easy broccoli bacon salad
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 349kcal
    Author: Gabriela
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    Ingredients

    • 2 medium broccoli heads cleaned and chopped bite size
    • 1 red bell pepper chopped bite size
    • ½ pound bacon cooked and chopped
    • ½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds pecans or walnuts
    • ½ cup dried cranberries raisins or tart dried cherries
    • 1 medium red onion cut julienne or 2-3 medium green onions
    • ½ cup mayo
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • salt and pepper to your taste

    Instructions

    • Chop the broccoli, red bell pepper, and bacon. Toss them in a salad bowl.
    • Slice the onion julienne and add it to the bowl.
    • Add sunflower seeds or nuts and the dried fruit.
    • Make a dressing out of mayo, salt, pepper, sugar, and white wine vinegar.
    • Pour the dressing over the other ingredients and toss to coat.
    • Refrigerate until ready to eat.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 25.4g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1494mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 27g
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