Broccoli Salad

Broccoli salad is one of those tried and true recipes you find at just about every barbecue or potluck. While my Asian Broccoli Slaw is delicious, I’m in love with this classic broccoli salad.

Broccoli Salad Recipe

This is a popular dish to pass at just about any type of gathering. The flavorful mix of broccoli, bacon, cheese, and onion play off the savory brown spicy mustard, dried dill, and vinegar. This creates a deliciously fresh dish that everyone will want seconds of!

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Ingredients you will need

• 1/2 lb bacon
• 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 medium white onion or red onion
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into broccoli florets

For the dressing

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons brown spicy mustard
• 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Chef’s knife

Kitchen Tips

• Any flavorful vinegar can be used in place of the white wine vinegar. I’ve also used Tarragon vinegar and rice wine vinegar and it’s always delicious.
• One of the keys to this broccoli salad is allowing time for the vegetables to soak up the dressing. If you serve it immediately, the vegetables may end up sitting in a pool of dressing.
• If you’d like to reduce the calorie count for this recipe, use less bacon or substitute with turkey bacon. You may also safely reduce the sugar by half.

How to Make Broccoli Salad

1. First, cook the bacon. Drain, dice, and set it aside.
2. In a medium bowl combine dressing ingredients using a whisk.
3. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces and place into a large bowl.

1. Add onion, cheese, and bacon and toss it together.
2. Drizzle with the dressing and mix to coat well.
3. Store covered in the refrigerator until it’s ready to be served!

Take this delicious broccoli salad to your next gathering or potluck. It keeps well in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

More Salad Recipes

Looking for more recipes like this broccoli salad to bring to your next potluck, BBQ, or gathering? Check out some of our favorites below!

• Tuna Pasta Salad
• Classic Cucumber Salad
• Chicken Salad with Grapes
• Pea Salad
• Vegetable Quinoa Salad
• Corn and Chickpea Salad
• Cajun Chicken Salad
• Spaghetti Salad
• Watermelon Salad

This post was originally published here on June 4, 2012