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Broccoli Salad With Bacon and Cheese
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese

This is absolutely the best Broccoli Salad recipe I've ever tried. I've been making it for years and it never fails to please!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 -8

Ingredients

  • 2 Heads of broccoli chopped small
  • 1 Container of bacon pieces/bits do not use imitation or 8 slices of bacon, crumbled
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 1/2 red onion or 1 bunch of green onions chopped small
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 cup sugar or a little less
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise I use Olive Oil Mayo
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Chop the broccoli up, very small.
  • Add the container of bacon pieces, the cheese and the chopped onion.
  • Mix the dressing, using a whisk or a fork, until creamy. Add small amount of water, if needed. Dressing will be thick.
  • Pour over broccoli mix and toss/stir until dressing completely covers it.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate...the longer the better.