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Broccoli Bacon and Cheddar Salad

5 from 1 vote
Broccoli Bacon and Cheddar Salad is loaded! It has a slightly sweet, creamy dressing and is loaded with broccoli, bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. This is a favorite for family dinners and potlucks!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Meal, Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch broccoli, cut into flowerettes
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 6 strips bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar OR low carb sugar substitute
  • 2 tbsp granulated onion or 1/4 c chopped onion
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • *optional 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or craisins

Method
 

  1. Cut broccoli into flowerettes, steam or cook until just fork tender. Cook bacon and chop into pieces. Let both of these cool.
  2. Mix dressing ingredients together.
  3. In a large bowl, toss cooled broccoli, chopped bacon, grated cheddar cheese and dressing. Add in optional ingredients like sunflower seeds and dried cranberries, then toss to make sure all is coated.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and keep in refrigerator to cool. Stir before serving.

Notes

**I sometimes double the dressing recipe if I have added quite a few extras**