Broccoli, Dried Cranberry and Smokey Bacon Salad

Photo: Roz

Ingredients

1 pound thick-sliced, hickory smoked bacon, fried completely until dark reddish-brown an

2 pounds fresh broccoli, chopped into ½ inch pieces

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

1 cup thinly shredded mild cheddar cheese, or small cubes if you like

1 cup slivered almonds

1 cup sunflower seeds

2 cups mayonnaise

4 tablespoons vinegar (try using red wine vinegar)

3 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, blend the first 6 ingredients together.

Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.

Blend well until sugar is dissolved.

Combine the broccoli mixture with the mayonnaise mixture.

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Comments

Permalink MidnightSushi
January 19, 2011

So crazy-delicious! I can't wait for my husband to try it when he get home -- if there's any left!!!

Permalink Roz
January 20, 2011

I'm so glad that you liked this salad ~ ~ It always disappears in this house or when I take it to parties. And it's really got a healthy side to it too, so less guilt! I need to come over to your profile/page and see what you're up to in the kitchen! Bye for now!

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I created my own version of a very popular salad by doubling the bacon, and using thick, smoked bacon as well. I also substituted dried cranberries for raisins that are commonly found in a recipe like this. It is a very good salad that will disappear!