Amish Broccoli Salad

Name: Amish Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets; 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This Amish broccoli salad is a flavorful and hearty twist on traditional veggie salads. With fresh broccoli and cauliflower, crispy bacon and a tangy, creamy dressing, it's a crowd-pleasing side dish that's anything but boring.

Ingredients

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup mayonnaise
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and salt. Pour over salad and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir in the cheese.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 345 calories, 32g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

This pretty Amish broccoli salad always gets rave reviews when Mom serves it. She fixes it the night before so that the creamy sweet dressing marinates the vegetables.

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