Bodacious Broccoli Salad Recipe
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Bodacious Broccoli Salad

By: Cassandra Kennedy  
"This recipe is requested at every family gathering. Let it be your next dish that they crave! I like this dish to be prepared at least two hours before serving. Be sure to have copies of the recipe on hand, as everyone will ask for it!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 large red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble.
  2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion.
  3. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Combine dressing with salad. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 288 | Total Fat: 26.4g | Cholesterol: 38mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2010 by somethingdifferentagain?! 
I have made a version of this for years. I thought this one might be a different and delicious... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by VirginiaLee 
This recipe is so good, my whole family loved it. My dad wanted me to make more, so he could... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by SOUPSON 
Had to review this again since I've made it at least 6 to 8 times this summer. It was fabulous... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2003 by TAFFYSSPOT 
I love this salad! I use one head of cauliflower and one head of broccoli and the combination... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2003 by lenihan5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I used a yellow onion as that is what I had and it worked fine. I think the cheddar cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2003 by LANEY5454 
The salad was very good and I will definitely make again. I did not use the recommended amount... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2003 by LRADDE 
It was great! I bought fresh broccoli floweretts at the bulk food store and chopped them. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by GINNYG 
This recipe was ok. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by Debilyn 
This was very good. I used a bag of frozen cut broccoli and splenda. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MOLSON7 
Easy, tangy and good. MORE

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