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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (814)

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: 273 | Total Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 35mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2010 by somethingdifferentagain?!   view full review
I have made a version of this for years. I thought this one might be a different and delicious...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by VirginiaLee   view full review
This recipe is so good, my whole family loved it. My dad wanted me to make more, so he could...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by SOUPSON   view full review
Had to review this again since I've made it at least 6 to 8 times this summer. It was fabulous...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2003 by TAFFYSSPOT   view full review
I love this salad! I use one head of cauliflower and one head of broccoli and the combination...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2003 by lenihan5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used a yellow onion as that is what I had and it worked fine. I think the cheddar cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2003 by LANEY5454   view full review
The salad was very good and I will definitely make again. I did not use the recommended amount...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by Debilyn   view full review
This was very good. I used a bag of frozen cut broccoli and splenda.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2003 by LRADDE   view full review
It was great! I bought fresh broccoli floweretts at the bulk food store and chopped them. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MOLSON7   view full review
Easy, tangy and good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by GINNYG   view full review
This recipe was ok.

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