broccoli crunch salad

My favorite broccoli salad is here! This broccoli crunch salad is full of grilled broccoli, sliced almonds, diced scallions and crunchy bacon. It's so good!

Broccoli Crunch Salad

bacon, (chopped)

broccoli florets)

olive oil

kosher salt and black pepper

large shallot, (diced (about ¼ to 1/3 cup,

½ cup toasted, sliced almonds

apple cider vinegar

honey

dijon mustard

garlic cloves, (finely minced or pressed)

salt

pepper

extra virgin olive oil

Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is golden and crunchy and the fat has rendered. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel to drain and excess grease.

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

To grill the broccoli, slice it top down into thick pieces. I spray mine with an olive oil spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Once the grill has been hot for 10 to 15 minutes, place the broccoli pieces on the grill. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until it’s charred and golden. Remove the broccoli and let it cool slightly, then chop it into pieces.

You can also use florets and a grill pan or basket, follow the same steps above. Grill it for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the pan and tossing the broccoli occasionally. Let it cool slightly before using.

As a third option, you can roast the broccoli at 400 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. Or you can use the broccoli raw!

Once the broccoli has been chopped (I prefer smaller pieces, but chop it into a size you enjoy), place it in a large bowl. Add in the bacon, diced shallot and almonds. Toss the mixture together.

Drizzle on half of the dressing and toss the salad well. At this point, you can determine how much more dressing you want to add. You can also add a sprinkle of salt and pepper here if the salad needs that.

Serve immediately! Leftovers store pretty well in the fridge (I love them myself, but wouldn’t necessarily serve it this way to friends), but I would not make this a day or night ahead for a party. I would assemble the ingredients the morning of and add the dressing on right before serving.

In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Continue to whisk while streaming in the olive oil. This dressing stays great in the fridge in a sealed container for a week or so.

honey mustard vinaigrette

Broccoli Crunch Salad combinesfresh broccoli, nutty almonds, flavorful bacon and bits of onion in a creamydressing that is both sweet and tangy. This delicious vegetable salad will be ahit at your summer potlucks and barbecues.

bacon (,

mayonnaise

sugar

Tablespoons white vinegar

Tablespoon milk

broccoli

onion

almonds

Arrange bacon in a single layer in a large skillet and cook over medium high heat until browned and crispy, turning once. Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool then crumble.

In a large serving bowl combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and milk, whisking until blended.

Combine broccoli, onion, crumbled bacon and almonds in the bowl with the dressing and toss until evenly coated.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled, then toss before serving.

Everyone loves this Broccoli Crunch Salad that has the perfect texture and coated in a creamy, satisfying dressing. This salad combines bite-sized crisp broccoli pieces with juicy grapes and dried cranberries, crunchy seeds, and a heavenly dressing.

broccoli (bite-sized pieces)

red grapes

roasted + salted pepitas

roasted + salted sunflower seeds

cranberries

tbsp hemp seeds (optional)

mayonnaise ((I used

tahini

tbsp dill (or 2 tsp dried dill)

tbsp apple cider vinegar

maple syrup

tsp salt (add more after tasting)

tsp black pepper

In a large bowl, mix together your chopped broccoli, red onion, grapes, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.

Whisk together your dressing in another small bowl.

Drizzle dressing over the broccoli salad and toss until combined. Chill for 1 hour before eating, if desired.  Enjoy!

Wow! So good! I subbed in some sesame oil for tahini because I was out and  it’s great! This will stay in my rotation and will make a great side to bring to a cookout.

So easy to make and tastes great.  I added a bit more mayo than it called for to make sure the broccoli was all covered.  Will make again!!

This salad is so good!  I love the crunchiness from both the broccoli and the seeds!!  Such a great combination of flavors!!

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This Broccoli Crunch Salad is a classic favorite with crisp veggies and a creamy dressing that is to die for! Everyone loves that crunchy texture from the broccoli and nuts combined with hints of sweet grapes and coated in a creamy, flavorful dressing. This salad is super easy for a gathering, especially during the spring and summer season.

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