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Best Ever Broccoli Salad: Broccoli, cashews, cheese, bacon, red onion, dried fruit and a tangy sauce
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Best Ever Broccoli Salad

Crisp broccoli, salty bacon, creamy cheese, sweet fruit, crunchy cashews, and onions, all tossed in a tangy dressing combine to make this delicious broccoli salad.
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli Salad
Servings: 6
Author: Rachael Yerkes

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 2/3 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbs vinegar
  • Drizzle of lemon
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Salad

  • 1 cup cheddar or colby cheese squares
  • 1/3 cup red onions
  • 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/3 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or prunes
  • 5 cups chopped broccoli

Instructions

  • Mix together dressing ingredients.
  • Cook the bacon.
  • chop the vegetables and cheese.
  • Mix salad ingredients
  • Coat salad in dressing
  • Refrigerate overnight
  • Next day, moisten salad by spritzing with lemon or adding in a little mayo.
  • Enjoy