MAKE-AHEAD BROCCOLI SALAD

Make-Ahead Broccoli Salad image

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