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READY IN 25 mins

Colorful Broccoli Salad

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"If you like broccoli and bacon, this is something you have to try. My family loves this recipe. They make it whenever there are going to be guests. It tastes great and happens to be rather colorful." — 1940's girl

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1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch square pieces

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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Directions

Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl.
Place bacon in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.
Mix broccoli, bacon, onion, and Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Mar 08, 2013

This is one of my favorite quick salad recipes. I do cut the sugar back by half and I like to use white wine vinegar. This is also good with half mayonnaise/half sour cream. The longer this sits, the better it gets.

—Sarah Jo

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Apr 11, 2013

This was very good.. next time i think I will commit the cheese and use less onion

—lisa

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Mar 12, 2013

This was just ok for us. Being one of the first reviewers, I tried to follow the recipe to a "T", but had to make some adjustments to make it work. The amount of dressing wasn't enough, so I need to make about 1/2 more. I also prefer this w/much less sugar and more vinegar. It's a very basic broccoli salad and easy to adjust to your personal tastes, but as written it's a bit dry and sweet for me. THANKS, 1940's girl!

—lovestohost

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Mar 09, 2013

this is a nice recipe but a tad too sweet. next time I will add less sugar, like 1 TBSP, I increased the vinegar to a TBSP instead of a tsp and used white balsalmic instead of the white distilled and used half light mayo and half light sour cream.....

—lori

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Nutrition

Calories
348 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
14.4 g
5%

Cholesterol
45 mg
15%

Fat
27.5 g
42%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
12.1 g
24%

Sodium
549 mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Colorful Broccoli Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 348
Calories from Fat: 248

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.5g 42 %
Saturated Fat 8.7g 44 %
Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
Sodium 549mg 22 %
** Potassium 279mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.4g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
Protein 12.1g 24 %
Sugars 10.3g
Vitamin A 12 %
Vitamin C 77 %
Calcium 25 %
Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 12 %
** Niacin 30 %
** Vitamin B6 17 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 22 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.