Broccoli Cashew Salad
Servings: 8 servings (about 8 cups total)
Calories: 611cal
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
- ¼ cup chopped red onion 1.25 ounces
- ½ cup raisins 2.7 ounces
- ⅓ cup chopped water chestnuts 2 ounces
Dressing
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ 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: 1serving (1 cup) | Calories: 611cal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 742IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg