Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Cheddar

This broccoli salad with bacon and cheddar has it all, folks. Every bite is packed with flavor, and the combination of sweet, tangy, crunchy and creamy gives makes this broccoli salad recipe so very delicious

Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Cheddar

One of my main gripes with most broccoli salad recipes is the inclusion of raisins.

I don’t want to offend any of you raisin fans out there, but raisins just aren’t really my favorite dried fruit, which is weird, because I actually really adore grapes. It’s just one of those funny food aversions that I carried with me from childhood and can’t seem to shake.

It’s funny, because any time I see a bowl of broccoli salad at a carry-in I sort of steer clear of it due to the raisins.

Every single ingredient in this recipe is doing a job. There are no fillers in this broccoli salad, and the ingredients list is really just a big list of my all-tim favorite foods, all perfectly mixed-up in one bowl.

This sweet and delicious broccoli salad is easy to make and loaded with flavor and crunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. broccoli about 4 cups, cut into florets
• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar, cut into small cubes
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup real mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl mix together the broccoli, crumbled bacon, onion, cranberries, cheese and the walnuts.
2. In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, vinegar and the sugar. Add to the broccoli mixture and gently stir. Chill and serve.

Recipe Source by Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Cheddar @ dearcrissy