Best 5 Quick Bacon Broccoli Salad Recipes
Craving a quick and easy dish that's packed with flavor? Look no further than this delicious bacon broccoli salad! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner or potluck side dish. The combination of crispy bacon, tender broccoli, crunchy red onion, and creamy dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies. With variations for a lighter version, a tangy dressing, and a make-ahead option, this recipe has something for everyone. So, grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!
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BACON AND BROCCOLI SALAD
You'll want to serve this family-friendly broccoli salad with bacon year-round. The broccoli gets a big-time flavor boost from bacon, toasted pecans, dried berries and a mayo dressing. -Cindi Read, Hendersonville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
EASY CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON
In this simple broccoli salad recipe, we toss broccoli with bacon, dried cranberries, red onion, and a tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. For the bacon, we recommend baking it instead of cooking it on the stovetop - it is more hands-off that way. See our article sharing how to cook bacon for tips. Vegan Broccoli Salad: Transform this into a vegan-friendly salad by substituting the bacon with 1/2 to 3/4 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds and using vegan mayonnaise. Here's our recipe for vegan mayo.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Salad
Time 35m
Yield Makes approximately 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the bacon until crisp (see note below). Chop into small pieces.
- Add onion to a small bowl and cover with warm water. Leave for 10 minutes, then drain. This tones the raw onion flavor a little.
- Meanwhile, separate the broccoli crowns from their thick stem. Remove the woodiest part of the stem - usually 1/2-inch from the bottom - and discard (or save for stock). Chop the remaining portion of the stem into bite-size chunks. (If the stem is hardy, use a vegetable peeler to remove the outer layer and then chop-see our video to watch us do this.). Next, snap the florets from the broccoli crown and pull them apart so that they are bite-size. Rinse broccoli, and then pat or spin dry.
- Drain the red onion and toss with the broccoli, bacon, and cranberries in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, stir the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon of fine sea salt, and a few grinds of pepper together. Taste for seasoning, then adjust.
- Pour two-thirds of the dressing over the broccoli and onion and mix well. If the salad seems dry, add a little more of the dressing. Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving or keep refrigerated (it should last two to three days, but we have never been able to keep our hands off it for that long).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Protein 5 g, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg
EASY BROCCOLI SALAD
After sampling this broccoli salad at a barbecue, the recipe was given to me without any measurements. I can toss to together, and it turns out great everytime. -Sara Sherlock, Pork Alice, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
QUICK BACON BROCCOLI SALAD
I've made this many times as a hurry-up side dish. When trying to figure out which region this recipe represented, I finally closed my eyes & picked one. Italian? Well, the word broccoli does come from the Italian "brocco" meaning arm branch so it kind of fits. Enjoy!
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook bacon in microwave until crisp. (I've used pre-cooked & packaged bacon in a pinch).
- Cook broccoli in microwave until crisp tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
- In a large bowl, toss drained broccoli, carrot & onion.
- In a glass bowl or measuring cup, combine vinegar, sugar & oil. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes then pour over vegetable mixture. Toss to coat.
- Add salt & pepper to taste.
- Serve arm or chilled (I prefer warm.).
- Crumble bacon over top when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.7, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 428.4, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11, Protein 9.8
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON
I can never get enough of this broccoli salad. Salty bacon, crunchy sunflower kernels, and a hint of sweetness and vinegar.
Provided by Issaarnold
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes. Crumble.
- Combine crumbled bacon with broccoli, sunflower seeds, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Pour over broccoli mixture and mix together. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 561 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
Tips:
- For a crispier salad, use fresh broccoli florets instead of frozen.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked bacon.
- If you don't have any red onion on hand, you can use a yellow or white onion instead.
- For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
- For a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Conclusion:
This quick and easy bacon broccoli salad is a great side dish for any occasion. It's also a healthy and delicious way to use up leftover broccoli and bacon. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have this salad ready in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this bacon broccoli salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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