Broccoli Salad with Cheese and Bacon
Crisp broccoli florets mingle with savory bites of smoky bacon, tangy cheddar cheese, and zesty red onion in this broccoli salad. Each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and a terrific combination of rich, creamy, and savory notes.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon about 6 ounces
- 1½ pounds broccoli about 4 cups of florets and matchsticks
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cut into thin matchsticks
- ⅓ cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon warm bacon grease
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon however you like and transfer it to a paper towel to absorb some oil while it cools. (I recommend cooking bacon in the oven.) While the bacon is cooking, combine the broccoli, cheddar cheese, and red onion in a mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, stir together the mayonnaise, bacon grease, vinegar, sugar, and mustard. Taste and add salt only if needed.
- Chop the bacon and add it to the bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.
- Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving to allow the flavors to mingle. This will keep nicely for 2 days. Stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal · Carbohydrates: 10g · Protein: 8g · Fat: 24g · Saturated Fat: 7g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6g · Trans Fat: 0.03g · Cholesterol: 30mg · Sodium: 391mg · Potassium: 392mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 3g · Vitamin A: 909IU · Vitamin C: 102mg · Calcium: 191mg · Iron: 1mg
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