Best Make Ahead Broccoli Salad Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON AND CHEESE

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This make-ahead broccoli salad recipe is very easy and can be refrigerated up to one week.

Provided by Ken Scribner

Categories Broccoli Salad

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 bunches broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
1 pound cooked and crumbled bacon
1 (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®)
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar

Steps:

Toss broccoli, cooked bacon, Cheddar cheese, and onion together in a resealable container. Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar together in a separate container until well blended. Refrigerate both until chilled, 30 minutes or up to 1 week.
Just before serving, add dressing to the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 833.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

MAKE-AHEAD BROCCOLI SALAD

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Broccoli, onion, raisins, almonds, cheese, and bacon with red wine vinegar dressing combine to make a great favorite at potluck dinners. I've had many requests for this make-ahead recipe.

Provided by Susan Hignight

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 cups broccoli florets
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup raisins
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

Cut broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Combine with bacon, raisins, almonds, Cheddar cheese, and onion in a large bowl.
Combine mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture and mix well.
Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Stir again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 292.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

MAKE-AHEAD BROCCOLI SALAD

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My son-in-law is a professional chef, and he shared this original recipe with me last year. The salad is an excellent medley of fresh vegetables and mixed dried fruit. I even make my own fresh bacon bits to toss the mix. -Janice Stoltenow, Lebanon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 bunches broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
1/2 cup mixed dried fruit, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
Dash salt
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, dried fruit and onion. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey and salt. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or overnight. Just before serving, top with bacon.

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