Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Name: Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

You've probably had this full-of-flavor broccoli salad with bacon at a backyard barbecue. The secret to its fame is a combination of textures and balanced flavor. Here's how to make the very best version.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 420 calories, 35g fat (13g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.

After sampling this broccoli salad at a barbecue, I was given the recipe— but without any measurements. I refined the salad at home. Now it's a regular on our table. —Sara Sherlock, Pork Alice, British Columbia

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