Salad: United States – Classic American Broccoli Salad

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 0 min

Additional 1 hr

Total 1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

4 cups (360 g) broccoli florets, bite-sized
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 / 2 cup (56 g) sharp cheddar, shredded
1 / 3 cup (45 g) red onion, finely chopped
1 / 3 cup (45 g) sunflower seeds or slivered almonds
1 / 3 cup (45 g) raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
3 / 4 cup (180 ml) mayonnaise
2 tbsp (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
1–2 tbsp (12–24 g) sugar, to taste
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Blanch broccoli in boiling salted water 30–60 seconds, then plunge into ice water; drain well.
2. In a large bowl combine broccoli, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, red onion, seeds and dried fruit.
3. Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and sugar; season with salt and pepper.
4. Toss dressing with broccoli mixture until evenly coated, chill at least 1 hour before serving.