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Broccoli Cashew Salad
This broccoli cashew salad is the absolute best party salad for all occasions. Crunchy, creamy, sweet, and savory - you get it all!
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
0
minutes
mins
Chill Time
2
hours
hrs
Total Time
2
hours
hrs
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
8
servings (about 8 cups total)
Calories:
611
cal
Author:
Amanda Formaro
Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Rubber spatula
Chef's knife
Ingredients
2
pounds
fresh broccoli
2 large crowns, cut into florets. About 7 cups
6
ounces
bacon
cooked and chopped
1
cup
cashew halves and pieces
1/4
cup
chopped red onion
1.25 ounces
1/2
cup
raisins
2.7 ounces
1/3
cup
chopped water chestnuts
2 ounces
Dressing
1 1/2
cups
mayonnaise
3
teaspoons
apple cider vinegar
3/4
cup
granulated sugar
1 1/2
teaspoons
salt
Instructions
Combine dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl, stirring with a rubber spatula until sugar dissolves.
To a large mixing bowl, add broccoli, bacon, cashews, red onion, raisins, and water chestnuts.
Add dressing and stir to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
Cover with plastic wrap or lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, overnight is better.
Notes
You can easily substitute the raisins with dried cranberries during the holiday season for a festive touch.
Feel free to use low-fat mayo or optionally replace half of the mayo with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving (1 cup)
|
Calories:
611
cal
|
Carbohydrates:
41
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
47
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
22
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
15
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
|
Cholesterol:
32
mg
|
Sodium:
887
mg
|
Potassium:
616
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
22
g
|
Vitamin A:
742
IU
|
Vitamin C:
102
mg
|
Calcium:
69
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg