Broccoli salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for potlucks and picnics. It is made with broccoli florets, red onion, raisins, and bacon, and it is tossed in a creamy dressing. Here is a simple recipe for making broccoli salad:
Ingredients:
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup of red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion, raisins, and bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli salad and toss to coat.
- Serve chilled.
Here are some additional tips for making broccoli salad:
- For a leaner dish, you can use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
- If you don’t have raisins, you can use dried cranberries or chopped nuts.
- To make the dressing extra creamy, you can add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Broccoli salad is best served chilled, so make sure to refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving.
- Enjoy!
