Fresh Broccoli Salad
Have you ever tried broccoli salad? I had not heard of it before I went to a restaurant that happens to have it on the salad bar.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 head of broccoli rinsed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 6 to 8 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled, or ⅓ cup of packaged real bacon bits
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cut into very small chunks
- ½ cup red onion chopped finely
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes optional
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Once you have cut the broccoli, cheese, onion and bacon (if using store bought bacon bits, this step is done for you) into small bite-size pieces, mix them all together with raisins or cranberries in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar until well combined. If using tomatoes, add to dressing mixture.
- Pour dressing over vegetable and cheese mixture and stir together.