Spring is here and it’s salad time. Time for Dill Potato Salad, Green Goddess Dressing, Macaroni Salad, Chicken Salad, and this Classic Broccoli Salad which will knock your socks off.
Even those with severe vegetable phobias have been known to squeal with delight at the sight of this broccoli salad. Dibs for seconds happen before the first plate is handed out. I suspect it’s the magic ingredient bacon that does this, but really the combination of all the flavours in this salad make it divine. I have seen recipes for broccoli salad that add raisins, but I’m not a raisin lover and as such they don’t land in my salad (see below). You can however add sesame seeds for some crunch if you’d like or sliced almonds. This salad is also best if made a day ahead so that the ingredients really mix, which makes it an ideal salad for all the parties and barbecues you’ll be throwing this summer. Right?
Classic Broccoli Salad
2 heads broccoli, washed and chopped into bite size pieces
1/2 of large red onion, chopped fine
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tbsp vinegar (white or cider)
Mix the broccoli, red onion, cheese and bacon together in a large bowl. Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar and pour over broccoli salad. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight. I say this serves between 8 and 10, but if you hear someone squeal with delight upon seeing it, it’ll probably be less.
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YUM! I was looking for a recipe like this (ps: I am the someone who may “squeal in delight”!)
Oh my goodness, you make vegetables look good! Thanks for sharing! (must go print now
This is one of my favorite salads to make! Have you ever tried it with cauliflower?
I haven’t tried it with cauliflower. Have you?
My work here is done. *Throws cape over shoulder* 🙂 Enjoy.
Then I would say this will probably serve six 🙂
I’ve had this salad before but had no idea how to actually make it, thanks for the recipe!
I am thinking that I could add some Grilled Chicken to this and it would be perfect for my lunches through the week.
If you do that, please let me know how it worked out.
Love this salad! I have made it by adding shredded carrots along with dried cranberries and adding some hot sauce to the dressing and it was delish!
I love this salad!!!!!!!! Thanx for the recipe, I like your version better than the one I usually make, your’s has more sugar in the dressing, which makes it just a bit better. I made it for a BBQ a few weeks ago and as I was taking it out of the fridge to serve it, the bowl slipped out of my hand and shattered all over the floor….. I almost cried…my friend ate a couple bites off the floor. Kinda gross, but that’s how good this salad is….had it not been for the broken bowl, I would’ve been right in there also lol. Anyways thanx for the recipe. I definitely recommend everyone to try it!!!!
Lose the onion. Picky eaters will reject this salad because of the little chopped onion bits all over the place! Instead, throw in some dry onion seasonings or chives. Perfect!
I don’t have bacon but I do have diced ham is ham OK to use in place of bacon, as well I’ve got tomatoes can that be added
I think ham would be a great substitute. Not sure about the tomatoes. It wouldn’t be something I would try but if you’re brave, go for it. Let me know if it works!