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Broccoli Pecan Salad

Crispy Crunch and Creamy Bliss: Broccoli Pecan Salad

Classic broccoli salad with pecans, bacon, and cheddar cheese
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Salad
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (omit for vegetarian salad)
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped (about 1 large head of broccoli broken into florets)
  • 5 green onions, sliced thin (can substitute red onion)
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup pecans, chopped
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Dressing
  • Cook the bacon and set aside to cool.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Whisk to mix and dissolve the sugar.
Salad
  • Wash and dry the broccoli. Cut off the stalks and chop the florets into small pieces.
  • Combine the broccoli, onions, raisins, bacon, pecans, and cheese. Toss to mix well.
  • Add the dressing and toss to coat the salad. Serve chilled.

Notes

Make Ahead

If you prepare this salad in advance, be sure to leave off the bacon until just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 563IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Broccoli Salad, Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Broccoli Salad with Cheddar, Broccoli Salad with Pecans, Easy Broccoli Salad, Recipe for Classic Broccoli Salad
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