Broccoli Salad / Broccoli and Cheese Salad PREP TIME: min COOK TIME: min TOTAL TIME: 0 min YIELD: 8-10 DIFFICULTY: easy RECIPE TYPE: Side dishIngredients: 2 heads broccoli ½ cup red onion – finely chopped 4 ounces cheddar cheese – cut into small cubes 1 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons vinegar 8-10 slices bacon (about ½ lb.) – cooked until crisp and crumbled ½ cup dried cranberries – soaked in hot water until soft- drained and patted dry ¼ cup sliced almonds – broken into pieces 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Salt to taste Directions: Wash broccoli and pat dry. Trim the tops (florets) from the broccoli and cut into smaller pieces. Place into a large bowl. The thick ends can be frozen for other uses. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and pepper. To the broccoli, add crumbled bacon, cranberries, almonds, onion and cheese. Toss to combine. Pour the dressing over broccoli salad. Toss to thoroughly combine. Season with salt to taste. Cover with plastic wrap or lid and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to mingle. Toss well before serving. Serve cold! PERSONAL NOTE------------------------------------------------------------------------- I do not use almonds, I use sunflower nuts, & I like a stronger tasting cheese, & I do not soak the camberries ,
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 01:14:39 +0000