LICK-THE-BOWL-CLEAN BACON-BROCCOLI SALAD

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First time I had this at a church potluck, another lady and I were nearly fighting over the last serving--it was SO good! So we took the empty bowl and went looking for the owner to BEG for the recipe. Here it is!

Provided by Debber

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bacon
3 bunches fresh broccoli (and cauliflower)
6 green onions (or one large onion)
1/2-1 cup raisins
1/2-1 cup nuts (cashews are the best!)
1 cup mayonnaise (no substitutes)
1/2 cup white sugar (or less)
1 1/2-2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon; break into pieces; set aside.
  • Trim broccoli stems, cut into 1/2 - 1-inch pieces; cut flower ends into small pieces, too; put into a large serving bowl.
  • Slice green onions into the broccoli (large onion should be chopped).
  • Add raisins and nuts to the broccoli and onions; tossing well.
  • Add bacon now or wait until serving time if you don't like it to get soggy-ish.
  • DRESSING: Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
  • Add dressing to the broccoli mixture; stir well to coat everything.
  • If you didn't add the bacon earlier, add it now.
  • Best served at room temperature.
  • OPTIONS: Leave out the raisins or nuts or bacon--just don't leave them all out at the same time. Instead of 3 bunches of broccoli, add some cauliflower--very pretty, too!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.5, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 378.9, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 21.9, Protein 5.7

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