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Classic Broccoli Salad

Broccoli salad is a classic that you'll find in most deli counters are your local grocery store. My version uses blanched fresh broccoli, red onion, dried cranberries, cooked bacon and sliced almonds. The mayonnaise dressing has slightly tangy/sweet Japanese vinegar. What a great way to eat broccoli!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 6
Author Debby - www.AFeastfortheEyes.net

Ingredients

  • Broccoli florets about 4 cups
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Japanese rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup red onion diced
  • 4 to 6 bacon strips cooked crips and crumbled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and place into an ice/water bath. Drain and blot dry.
    In a bowl, add blanched broccoli, almonds, dried cranberries and onion.

For the dressing:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and add salt & pepper, to taste (the bacon can already add salt, so be careful).
  • Blend into vegetables, gently mix and serve right away.