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Cookout Broccoli Salad

PorkNo-CookDiner-Style

Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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About

When that sweet, sweet summertime rolls around, you know what that means! The season of grilling burgers, hosting pool parties, and serving refreshing sides is upon us. Speaking of great food, with so many options out there, how is one to choose which side to make for the inaugural backyard bash?! Don't fret! This Cookout Broccoli Salad was made for such a time as this! Cool, fresh, and crunchy, this sweet and creamy platter of greatness is just what you need the next time you fire up the grill. Let the good times roll and the bellies get full with this Cookout Broccoli Salad!

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Ingredients

  • For the dressing:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • For the salad:
  • 8 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup smoked almonds, chopped
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped

Directions

Step 1 -In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and the apple cider vinegar together until smooth.

Step 2 -Stir the sugar and the pepper into mayo mixture until combined.

Step 3 -Add the broccoli to the dressing mixture and stir to combine.

Step 4 -Add the cranberries, the cheese, the almonds, the bacon, and the red onion to the broccoli mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5 -Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.

Step 6 -Serve.

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