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    🏠Home » Recipes » Salad Recipes

    Broccoli Salad with Bacon

    Jul 3, 2019 | Last Updated Aug 18, 2021 by Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

    Recipe Table of Contents    
    5 from 5 votes

    Crunchy deli-style fresh broccoli salad with bacon is a classic summer gathering side dish.  Just follow these easy step-by-step photo instructions.

    broccoli salad on white plate.

    Table of Contents
    • 🥦The Broccoli
    • 👨‍🍳Make It Your Own
    • Recipe Size
    • 📖Summer Salads
    • 🖼️Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
    • 📖Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

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    Introduction

    Summer is coming, and you will need a go-to side for the family and company. Take it to that summer potluck event, and you will be the only one without the potato or macaroni salad.

    Based on Food Network's Paula Deen Broccoli Salad recipe. The original Paul Deen recipe was a little heavy in vinegar, heavy in cheese, and had some tomatoes.

    I have modified these some and I included options for you to customize for your tastes.

    For a "Healthy Broccoli Salad", substitute a low-fat mayo product, cut the bacon substitute in a diced ham or Canadian bacon or just skip the meat.

    My Rating

    My rating system of a 4 out of 5 so very nice.

    A very solid 4.

    🥦The Broccoli

    The broccoli needs to be the freshest possible. The older it is, the dryer it will taste.

    A medium head of broccoli will yield about 2 cups or a little more broccoli for this recipe. So three medium heads or two large heads will be fine as written.

    👨‍🍳Make It Your Own

    A half cup of sliced cherry tomatoes, golden raisins, diced carrot, diced celery, or dried cranberries all are good additions.

    Nuts will add some nice crunch. So a half cup of toasted sunflower seeds, almonds, or pecans would add a great touch.

    Recipe Size

    This is an excellent recipe to cut down or increase in size. So make it for your family or a crowd.

    Good refrigerated for about 3 days.

    📖Summer Salads

    Homemade Macaroni Salad

    Broccoli Slaw

    Caprese Pasta Salad

    Fresh Spinach Salad; A Summer Favorite

    This recipe is listed in these categories. See them for more similar recipes.

    Grill Side Dish Recipes, Salad Recipes, Side Dish Recipes
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    🖼️Step-by-Step Photo Instructions

    trimming broccoli into bite size pieces

    Start by washing and trimming the broccoli. Trim off the florets off and cut smaller if needed.

    chopping up broccoli stems

    Don't throw the stem away. Trim off the leaves, and the tough peel then cut into ½ inch cubes. You need 6-8 cups for a full recipe. That is 3 medium heads or 2 large heads.

    cooking chopped bacon in a black fry pan

    Cut up 6-8 slices of bacon and cook until crispy over medium-high heat. About 5 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel.

    broccoli salad ingredients in bowl

    Additional ingredients: ½ cup (one medium) red onion chopped.  ¼ to ½ cup sharp cheddar in small cubes. Optional: A half cup of sliced cherry tomatoes, golden raisins, diced carrot, diced celery, or dried cranberries Or add some nuts: toasted sunflower seeds, almonds, or pecans would add a great touch.

    mixing broccoli salad

    Make a dressing with 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1-2 tablespoons white vinegar, and 1-2 tablespoons sugar. Vary the sugar and vinegar for your taste. Mix well then combine with all other ingredients.

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    📖Recipe

    broccoli salad on white plate

    Broccoli Salad with Bacon

    From Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
    Crunchy deli style fresh broccoli salad with bacon is a classic summer gathering side dish.  Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings #/Adjust if desired 10

    Ingredients

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    • 6-8 cups broccoli - trimmed
    • 8 strips bacon
    • 1 red onion - one medium
    • ¼ to ½ cup sharp cheddar - small cubes

    Optional

    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes - halves
    • ½ cup golden raisins
    • ½ cup sunflower seeds

    Dressing

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1-2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1-2 tablespoons white vinegar

    Instructions

    • Washing and trimming the broccoli. Trim off the florets off and cut smaller if needed.
    • Don't throw the stem away. Trim off the leaves, and the tough peel then cut into ½ inch cubes. You need 6-8 cups for a full recipe. That is 3 medium heads or 2 large heads.
    • Cut up 6-8 slices of bacon and cook until crispy over medium-high heat. About 5 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel.
    • Additional ingredients: ½ cup (one medium) red onion chopped.  ¼ to ½ cup sharp cheddar in small cubes. Optional: A half cup of sliced cherry tomatoes, golden raisins, diced carrot, diced celery, or dried cranberries Or add some nuts: toasted sunflower seeds, almonds, or pecans would add a great touch.
    • Optional: A half cup of sliced cherry tomatoes, golden raisins, diced carrot, diced celery, or dried cranberries Or add some nuts: toasted sunflower seeds, almonds, or pecans would add a great touch.
    • Make a dressing with 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1-2 tablespoons white vinegar and 1-2 tablespoons sugar. Vary the sugar and vinegar for your taste. Mix well then combine with all other ingredients.
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    Recipe Notes

    Pro Tips:

    1. This is a very easy recipe to scale down or up for your needs.
    2. The broccoli needs to be the freshest possible. The older it is, the dryer it will taste.
    3. A medium head of broccoli will yield about 2 cups or a little more broccoli for this recipe. So three medium heads or two large heads will be fine as written.
    4. A half cup of sliced cherry tomatoes, golden raisins, diced carrot, diced celery, or dried cranberries all are good additions.
    5. Nuts will add some nice crunch. So a half cup of toasted sunflower seeds, almonds, or pecans would add a great touch.
    6. This is an excellent recipe to cut down or increase in size. So make it for your family or a crowd.
    7. Good refrigerated for about 3 days.

    To adjust the recipe size:

    You may adjust the number of servings in this recipe card under servings. This does the math for the ingredients for you. BUT it does NOT adjust the text of the instructions. So you need to do that yourself.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories : 224 kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates : 20 g (7%) | Protein : 6 g (12%) | Fat : 15 g (23%) | Saturated Fat : 3 g (15%) | Polyunsaturated Fat : 6 g | Monounsaturated Fat : 3 g | Cholesterol : 13 mg (4%) | Sodium : 394 mg (16%) | Potassium : 319 mg (9%) | Fiber : 3 g (12%) | Sugar : 11 g (12%) | Vitamin A : 500 IU (10%) | Vitamin C : 69.3 mg (84%) | Calcium : 60 mg (6%) | Iron : 0.9 mg (5%)
    Serving size is my estimate of a normal size unless stated otherwise. The number of servings per recipe is stated above. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.
    Course : Salad
    Cuisine : American

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    Editor's Note: Originally Published March 13, 2012. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.

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    Comments

    1. Kate

      July 04, 2019 at 9:57 am

      Instead of the bacon, try using some coarsely chopped Smokehouse Almonds (Blue Diamond brand, I think).

      Reply
    2. Emily Littlefield

      March 13, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      So minimal but so awesome!

      Reply

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