Broccoli salad is one of those tried and true recipes you find at just about every barbecue or potluck. While my Asian Broccoli Slaw is delicious, I’m in love with this classic broccoli salad.
Broccoli Salad Recipe
This is a popular dish to pass at just about any type of gathering. The flavorful mix of broccoli, bacon, cheese, and onion play off the savory brown spicy mustard, dried dill, and vinegar. This creates a deliciously fresh dish that everyone will want seconds of!
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Ingredients you will need
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium white onion or red onion
- 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into broccoli florets
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons brown spicy mustard
- 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Kitchen Tips
- Any flavorful vinegar can be used in place of the white wine vinegar. I’ve also used Tarragon vinegar and rice wine vinegar and it’s always delicious.
- One of the keys to this broccoli salad is allowing time for the vegetables to soak up the dressing. If you serve it immediately, the vegetables may end up sitting in a pool of dressing.
- If you’d like to reduce the calorie count for this recipe, use less bacon or substitute with turkey bacon. You may also safely reduce the sugar by half.
How to Make Broccoli Salad
- First, cook the bacon. Drain, dice, and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl combine dressing ingredients using a whisk.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces and place into a large bowl.
- Add onion, cheese, and bacon and toss it together.
- Drizzle with the dressing and mix to coat well.
- Store covered in the refrigerator until it’s ready to be served!
Take this delicious broccoli salad to your next gathering or potluck. It keeps well in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Broccoli Salad
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- ½ lb bacon cooked then diced
- ½ cup Monetary jack cheese diced
- 1 cup onion 1 medium onion, diced fine
- 1 pound broccoli chopped (about 3 1/2 cups)
Dressing
- ¼ cup sugar
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoons brown spicy mustard
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- â…› teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Things You’ll Need
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Before You Begin
- Any flavorful vinegar can be used in place of the white wine vinegar. I’ve also used Tarragon vinegar and rice wine vinegar and it’s always delicious.
- One of the keys to this broccoli salad is allowing time for the vegetables to soak up the dressing. If you serve it immediately, the vegetables may end up sitting in a pool of dressing.Â
- If you’d like to reduce the calorie count for this recipe, use less bacon or substitute with turkey bacon. You may also safely reduce the sugar by half.Â
Instructions
- Dice bacon, cook and drain, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
- Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces and place into a large bowl. Add onion, cheese and bacon, toss. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat well.
- Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
This post was originally published here on June 4, 2012
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Faye D says
If you have an Air Fryer you can cut your Bacon into lardons & cook a fairly large amount at one time without constant stirring etc. It uses no extra fats & cooks unattended. I do a whole pound of extra thick bacon at one time & store it in freezer! You can never have too much bacon!!!!
Amanda Formaro says
Great idea!!
Calogero says
I will try not to use mayonese as much as possible…
Culinary Cory says
Love broccoli salad. Good time of the year for it.
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
Looks great- I need more side dish ideas, so this is wonderful! I hope your son is okay, and congrats to your daughter! Looking forward to seeing you in Seattle!
Alysha @Shesontherun says
All these photos are making my hungry! My bff’s grandma makes broccoli salad every holiday. It makes me think of family.
Stephanie says
Isn’t tarragon wonderful? I’ve only started using it in the last year or two, and I’m finding more and more uses for it. Congrats on your daughter’s graduation!
Lesa @Edesia's Notebook says
Mmm, I love broccoli salad. I have never heard of Garlic and Onion Jack cheese before. Definitely have to look for it!
Chris @ TheKeenanCookbook says
I’m presently addicted to broccoli salad with cheddar and dried cranberries… I may have to branch out with my flavor combinations after seeing this! Great pick! Hope your son is feeling better and CONGRATS to the graduate!
patsyk says
This looks perfect for any summer potluck!
Veronica says
I love broccoli salad, sometimes I just eat a big serving as a meal! I add raisins to mine and sunflower seeds. Yours looks really nice and fresh!
Shelby says
Congrats on your daughter’s graduation and I hope your son is feeling better! I have had broccoli salad often but the flavors here are very different to me. Looks delicious!
Gretchen (Veggie Grettie) says
I love me some broccoli :-)
Isabelle @ Crumb says
I loooooove broccoli salad, and this one sounds like a real winner… especially with the garlic and onion jack cheese. (I didn’t even know such a thing existed, but now that I do, I must have it!) The dried dill and tarragon vinegar sound like wonderful additions, too.
Congrats on your daughter’s graduation, BTW. You must be so proud!
Lisa~~ says
Congrats on your daughter’s graduation. I adore broccoli salad and am always looking for tweeks and new versions so I’m keeping this recipe to try.
Amy @ A Little Nosh says
I’m a broccoli fan too. Looks good!
Jaida says
This looks/sounds like a great side dish! All the flavors are right up my alley. Great choice for SRC!
Vanderbilt Wife says
Those changes look awesome, Amanda! Yum! I am not a big fan of mustard in cold salads like this … but given that my recipe today was roasted broccoli with lemon and mustard, I do like that combo!
Jessie