Broccoli Salad - VeryVera
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Broccoli Salad

  • Prep Time: 20m

Ingredients

  • 1 large head raw broccoli (approximately 6 cups broccoli florets)
  • 1 c bacon, cooked (approximately 6 to 8 slices)
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 c dried cranberries (Craisins®)
  • 1 c Hellmann’s® mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut off the broccoli stems and halve broccoli spears. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Crumble the cooked bacon over the broccoli.
  3. Add the onion and dried cranberries.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.
  5. Pour ¾ of the dressing over the broccoli and add freshly cracked pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
  6. Let the salad sit in the refrigerator overnight for best results.
  7. Pour the remaining dressing over the salad right before serving.

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