This bright tangy broccoli salad combines the best flavors and textures in a sweet zesty homemade vinaigrette for a crave-worthy salad sure to please.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Broccoli Salad, Broccoli Salad Recipe, How Do I Make Broccoli Salad, How To Make Broccoli Salad
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 6people
Calories 723kcal
Author Kathleen
Ingredients
Salad:
4cupsbroccoli floretscut into bite-sized pieces
2cupsred seedless grapescut in half
3/4cuppecansroughly chopped
1/2cupred onionchopped
12ouncesbaconcooked and chopped
1/2cupcheddar or Mozzarellacut into small cubes
1/2cupdried cranberries or dates
Dressing:
1cupmayonnaise
1/2cuporange juice
1/4Cupsugar
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
1tablespoonfresh orange zest
1teaspoondijon mustard
1/4--1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, orange juice, sugar, apple cider vinegar, orange zest, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
In a large salad bowl, toss together the broccoli, grapes, pecans, red onions, bacon, cheese, and dates. Toss the salad with half the dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper and dressing as needed. Serve