Broccoli Salad with Bacon & a Creamy Dressing – Harmony Valley Farm

Broccoli Salad with Bacon & a Creamy Dressing

Yield

Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

7-8 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 500 grams/1lb)
1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup red onion, chopped
½ cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
½ cup almonds, chopped (*see note below)

Instructions

Blanch broccoli (optionally, you can keep raw) in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to drain completely.
Mix sauce in a large bowl: mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Stir well.
Add broccoli, bacon, onion, cranberries or raisins and almonds to a large bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of sauce.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss again to coat before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: This recipe can be made a few hours or a day ahead. Store covered in the fridge.

*Add other nuts or seeds: sunflower seeds, pine nuts, pomegranate, or pecans.

Recipe sourced from www.tastesbetterfromscratch.com.

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