If you want your kids to eat their broccoli, then this is the dish you need to try. Broccoli and bacon salad with creamy dressing is a real crowd pleaser! The fantastic flavor combination is amazingly delicious and easy to make.
No matter the time or occasion, you can make this dish an entree to go with your main meal as it will go well with almost anything, anytime!
Flavorful Creamy Broccoli and Bacon Salad Recipe!
If you are not a fan of raw broccoli, then you need not worry, as the broccoli will soak up the creamy dressing. It will make it a little tender and a little crisp. This creamy broccoli will combine beautifully with salty bacon, tangy cheddar, and crunchy almonds.
If you are worried about calories, you need not because you will only get 13g carb from one serving. So, make it for your backyard barbecue party and feast on this dish without cheating on your low-carb diet.
It will be hard to resist broccoli when tossed in mayo dressing and topped with raisins, almonds, and bacon. Hence, let’s see how you can make this delicious salad for your meal.
Quick Stats
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 serves
Ingredients
- 150g streaky bacon rashers
- 800g broccoli, cut into small florets
- 125g (1/2 cup) whole-egg mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 200g red grapes, halved
- Two green shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted
Method to Prepare
- Place the bacon in a large frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.
- Cook the bacon for around 5 minutes, until golden and crisp, by turning once.
- Remove it from the pan and coarsely chop it.
- Meanwhile, fill a saucepan with water and boil over a high flame. Then, add broccoli to it.
- Cook it for around 5 minutes, or until bright green. Drain and refresh it under cold water and drain it again.
- Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and mustard in a small bowl.
- Arrange the broccoli on a serving platter. Season it with bacon, grapes, shallot, and almonds. Drizzle with dressing. Gently toss to coat, if you like.
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Final Words
Add sauteed bacon, veggies, and tangy dressing of mayo, Dijon mustard, and ACV with broccoli, and make your salad more flavorful and tangy. So, try this simple yet tasty recipe for your festive meal and enjoy the goodness of broccoli!
