What do you eat with broccoli salad?
Bacon-wrapped filet mignon Beef Stew Instant Pot roast chicken Chicken piccata
How do you cut broccoli for broccoli salad?
Wash thoroughly Cut the florets from the stem Slice the florets from the stem side to the head and break into smaller pieces with your hands as needed.
How long is broccoli salad good for in the fridge?
This salad will keep for up to four days in the fridge but is best when you
How do you make broccoli slaw from scratch?
Cut small pieces of broccoli and mix in a large bowl with shredded cheese, chopped onion, nuts and then mix with a creamy dressing.
Can you make this salad without bacon?
You can sub in turkey bacon, slices of a flavorful sausage, or sauté some mushrooms
How to Make Broccoli Salad
Cook the bacon until perfectly crisp. The easiest way to do this is in an oven at 400F. Place your bacon on a wire rack over a baking sheet covered in foil and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until crisp. Bake time will increase with thicker cuts. Reduce oven temperature to 350F and toast the pumpkin seeds for about 10 minutes.
While the bacon crisps up you can complete the rest of the salad prep starting with the dressing. Whisk up the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, salt, and honey on a medium bowl and set aside. Dip a piece of broccoli in and give it a taste test to see if you’d like more salt, vinegar etc.
Chop the red onion in to small pieces. Half a small to medium onion is plenty but if you’re not a fan of the bite either substitute them out for shallots or soak in vinegar for a 10 minutes.
Shred your sharp cheddar, or cut into small cubes. I prefer freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese any cheddar or even gouda will work.
Chop the broccoli florets from the stems then cut and break into smaller pieces. You want bite-sized bits that will not dominate a fork so err on the smaller side.
Add all the ingredients to a large bowl then drizzle with dressing and toss. You might want to reserve a few spoonfuls of bacon, cheddar and onion to sprinkle on top as garnish before serving.
Pro Tips for the BEST Broccoli Salad
Get that bacon nice and CRISP and don’t forget to toast the pumpkin seeds. You can sub in sunflower seeds or almond slivers if preferred or easier to find. If you’re making this in advance dress the salad as you go for best results. Dried cranberries or raisins add a nice touch of sweetness. For those who are not so into the crunch you can blanche the florets in boiling water for 30-60 seconds, then plunge in ice water.
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