Shakin & Bakin Foodie Blog

For the past few years my daughter has been making this cold broccoli salad recipe and bringing it to all of our family get-togethers. Every time she brings it..every one raves about it. It's an easy-to-make recipe and uses fresh broccoli, most of the kids will eat this one too!

This is a great cold salad to serve at holiday meals, picnics, family reunions and all types of get-togethers. Once it has been prepared, refrigerate it for several hours (even overnight) before serving.

Cold Broccoli Salad Recipe

4-5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
1/4 cup fresh carrots, finely shredded
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 large red onion, chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup granulated sugar
3/4 to 1 tsp. ground black pepper
3/4 to 1 tsp. salt
2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

In a large mixing bowl combined together the freshly chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, shredded cheese, cooked & crumbled bacon and the chopped onion.

In a separate large mixing bowl whisk together the red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, ground black pepper, salt, low-fat mayonnaise and the fresh lemon juice until combined.

Pour the dressing that you just made into the first bowl, using a spoon to toss all of the ingredients together until blended. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving.