Looking for the perfect summer side dish? This Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Dried Cranberries has been a family favorite for years, and it's super easy to make!
When the weather gets warm and we are cooking out on a nightly basis, eating the same old side dishes gets super boring. It's also nice to be able to make something ahead of time and just pull out at dinner time. This easy broccoli salad recipe is perfect for when you may have little time to eat due to baseball practice or long days at the pool. It's also the perfect thing to take to a cookout or BBQ. My husband and kids love it because it has just a hint of sweetness, and of course...bacon! It's super easy to put together and gets even better after sitting in the refrigerator for a few hours or even overnight. I promise, it will be a hit wherever you take it!
What's in broccoli salad?
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 7 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
How do you make broccoli salad?
- Mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl.
- Fold in the dressing and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.
- Serve cold.
Broccoli Salad Recipe
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Dried Cranberries
Description
Looking for the perfect summer side dish? This Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Dried Cranberries has been a family favorite for years, and it's super easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 7 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to a large bowl.
- Fold in the dressing and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.
- Serve cold.
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Phil says
Hi, I love this broccoli salad recipe, I have made it a number of times and it has been enjoyed by many people. I'm not a mom, rather a middle aged man not quite on a mission however trying out different things. Thank you for the recipe :)
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Linda says
This is my FAVORITE broccoli salad recipe, hands down. I have one short-cut which is to use Miracle Whip instead of mayo-sugar-vinegar. It’s got that sweet little bite that makes this recipe so fresh. Love it 🥰Thanks !
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Christine M says
A friend brought this to a party and I had to make it again at home. Delicious! I cut the recipe in half and it worked well. You don't even need to wait 2-3 hours for it to get happy if you forget to prepare it in advance. Added sunflower seeds for another bit of crunch but prepared it as instructed. I will make this again and again! Thanks!
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Jessica says
I'm so glad you liked it, and I love the idea of adding sunflower seeds!
Shannon says
I love broccoli salad but I’m not a big fan of uncooked broccoli. Could I partially cook it or would that totally mess it up??
Thank you~
Shannon
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Jessica says
I'm not sure the consistency would be right if you partially cook it. I am not a huge fan of cooked broccoli either, but once this salad sits in the refrigerator for some time, it softens a little bit and has sooo much flavor!
Marletta says
Do you think you could us swerve regular sugar replacement in this recipe?.. it’s supposed to be a 1:1 ratio so very much the same.
MarBurke says
Egg Salad just the wAy my mom made it! She liked using dry mustard thought it a bit more tangy.. love these childhood recipes!
Jill says
This recipe is my fav! Only changes I made was 1/2 cup Mayo and 1/2 cup Greek whole yoghurt, and substituted lemon juice for vinegar.
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Sue B says
Dumb question: What kind of vinegar should I use?
I never make my own salad dressings so I never know what
vinegar to buy.
Leslie says
I just use white vinegar - been making tbis for years, and it's always a hit!
Savage ! says
I made it keto by using swerve, substituted most of the cranberries for sunflower seeds, I had to add a bit of extra mayo but it was delicious. Also used Apple cider vinegar. Yum, thanks!
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