Bodacious Broccoli Salad

Submitted by BrendaM

"Here's another variation of broccoli salad!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 3 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1⁄2 large red onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄8 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

directions

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
2. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
3. Drain, and crumble.
4. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds and onion.
5. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice.
6. Combine dressing with salad.
7. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Reviews

[cheryl2texas]

this is very similar to a broccoli salad that i have made a couple times. my recipe called for golden raisins and i didn't have any so i used cherry tomatoes. next time i made it i used garbonzo beans. great salad and very versatile!

 

[carlaj]

This is excellent! I`ve made it twice since I have had the recipe. The salad has just the right amount of tang, I wouldn`t change a thing. Thanks for posting it. :)

 

[Ladymiller]

My friend directed me to this website for this recipe and I still thank her. I have made this recipe several times and it is always a hit-- I would like to be asked to make other things now that I have all these wonderful recipes but all they want is this one.

 

[ColoradoCooking]

This is the first recipe for broccoli salad I ever made years ago (probably 20 years now). A favorite in the summer salad rotation. All ready for dinner tonight. :)

 

[gailanng]

On this lazy day of summer, I made this for an afternoon pick-me-up to be served in the garden. I mandated everyone to bring their good mood and maybe...some bug spray. Made for Summer Salad Snapshots.