Description
A refreshing and crunchy broccoli salad featuring a creamy tangy dressing, sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and red onion. Perfect as a side dish for gatherings or a light meal, this salad combines fresh vegetables with savory and sweet notes for an easy 30-minute recipe that serves 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
- 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 together 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 crunchier broccoli, blanch it briefly in boiling water then shock in ice water before mixing.
- Chilling the salad for at least 1 hour improves the flavor melding.
- Use reduced-fat mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Bacon can be substituted with turkey bacon or omitted for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust sugar quantity according to desired sweetness.
