Melissa Joes Broccoli Salad: The Ultimate Creamy and Crunchy Side
A creamy, crunchy, and tangy broccoli salad featuring salty bacon, sweet dried cranberries, and toasted almonds. This classic side dish is perfect for potlucks and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake/Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups raw broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the raw broccoli into very small, uniform florets.
- Fry bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels, and crumble into pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, crumbled bacon, dried cranberries, and diced red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
- Fold in the toasted slivered almonds.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.