Broccoli Bacon and Cheese Salad
Crisp, flavorful, and irresistibly creamy, this Broccoli Bacon and Cheese Salad is the perfect blend of textures and tastes for your next meal or gathering. Featuring tender broccoli florets, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and the sweet-tangy balance of raisins or dried cranberries, every bite offers wholesome crunch thanks to sliced almonds and a velvety dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make classic is ideal as a refreshing side dish or light lunch. A quick chill in the fridge allows the vibrant flavors to meld together, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to disappear fast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g broccoli florets
- 6 slices bacon
- 150 g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 red onion, finely diced
- 50 g sliced almonds
- 75 g raisins or dried cranberries
- 120 ml mayonnaise
- 60 ml sour cream
- 15 ml apple cider vinegar
- 20 g granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the broccoli by cutting it into bite-sized florets. If desired, blanch the florets in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer them to an ice bath to preserve their color and crunch. Pat dry and set aside.
Cook the bacon until crispy. You can do this by frying the bacon in a skillet over medium heat or baking it in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble it into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced red onion, sliced almonds, and raisins or dried cranberries.
In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.8 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.6 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 356 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 3434 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.2 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.1 g | ||
| Protein | 86.5 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1608 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1475 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
