Broccoli Bacon Salad

Broccoli Bacon Salad

 

 

    This is one of those perfect summer time picnic side dishes. I first encountered it at a friends family's house. I fell in love. Delicious, chilled, just the right amount of sweetness, and with bacon; well bacon makes everything better. Broccoli Bacon Salad.

 

Ingredients:

 

• 2 lg broccoli heads
• 12 strips bacon
• 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• 1/2 red onion
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tbs wine vinegar
• 1 1/4 cup mayo

 

1. Cook bacon until done. Chop up into chunks.

 

2.  Cut up the broccoli heads into bite size pieces.

 

3. Dice the onion.

 

4. In a large bowl combine broccoli, bacon, onion, and cheddar.

 

5. In a separate bowl combine mayo, vinegar, and sugar.

 

6. Pour mayo mixture over the broccoli mixture and stir to incorporate. Cover and set in fridge till

ready to serve. (Best overnight)

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: Just bacon

Serves: 5+