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the best broccoli salad

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Old Monroe, MO

A family friendly broccoli salad with crisp bacon, onions, sliced almonds, dried cranberries and a lightly sweetened easy four ingredient dressing. This broccoli salad comes together in about 10-15 minutes and is perfect for potlucks, family reunions and pool parties.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For the best broccoli salad

  • 1 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    cider vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 1/3 lb
    broccoli florets finely chopped
  • 8 slice
    crispy cooked bacon chopped
  • 1/3 c
    chopped red onion
  • 1/2 c
    sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1/3 c
    sliced almonds

How To Make the best broccoli salad

  • 1
    Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, cider vinegar and pepper.
  • 2
    In large bowl combine the broccoli, bacon, onions, cranberries and almonds. Drizzle the dressing over the top and stir to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving. Toss again right before serving.
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