Amish Broccoli Salad
Amish Broccoli Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines crunchy broccoli, sweet raisins, crisp bacon, and a creamy dressing. This salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a side dish for any meal. It's easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 whisk or fork
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 frying pan
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets about 1 large head of broccoli
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled about 6 strips
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan, let it cool, and crumble it into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, raisins, shredded cheddar cheese, and finely chopped red onion. Mix well to combine the ingredients.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is optional but recommended.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add nuts like sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts for extra crunch. You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter version of the dressing. This salad can be made a day in advance for more enhanced flavors.