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Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Salad
Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Salad is made with broccoli florets, cubed cheddar cheese, and cooked and crumbled bacon.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Salads
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Get to know the ingredients
fresh broccoli florets
In the method: In a large bowl combine 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, ¼ cup diced red onion, 8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese, 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, and ¼ cup sliced almonds.
diced red onion
In the method: In a large bowl combine 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, ¼ cup diced red onion, 8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese, 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, and ¼ cup sliced almonds.
cubed cheddar cheese,
In the method: In a large bowl combine 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, ¼ cup diced red onion, 8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese, 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, and ¼ cup sliced almonds.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 4 cups fresh broccoli floretsIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup diced red onionIngredient note
Source: 8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese,Ingredient note
Source: 8 slices cooked and crumbled baconIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup sliced almondsIngredient note
Source: ½ cup light mayonnaiseIngredient note
Source: ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurtIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons lemon juiceIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon sugarIngredient note
Source: ¼ teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: ⅛ teaspoon pepper
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Chill until ready to serve.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: In a large bowl combine 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, ¼ cup diced red onion, 8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese, 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, and ¼ cup sliced almonds.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What happens at the end?
Chill until ready to serve.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: therecipecritic.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
