Description
A fresh and crunchy broccoli salad with a creamy, tangy dressing, loaded with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and red onion. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a side dish or a light meal, ready in just 30 minutes and serving eight.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) red wine vinegar
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup (149 g) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salad Ingredients
- 2 heads chopped broccoli
- 1 1/2 cup (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup (80 g) chopped red onion
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large oversized mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, ground pepper, salt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Whip together for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: To the same bowl, add the chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped red onion. Stir everything thoroughly until all the salad ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Using a spatula, transfer the salad into a serving bowl. It can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding sunflower seeds or sliced almonds.
- Chilling the salad for at least an hour allows the flavors to meld better.
- Use low-fat mayonnaise for a lighter version of the dressing.
- To keep bacon crispy, add it just before serving if chilling the salad.
