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Bacon Cashew Broccoli Salad

This is truly the BEST recipe for Broccoli Salad! A delicious raw broccoli salad filled with smoked bacon, tangy Craisins, and crunchy cashews, all covered in a sweet homemade dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon Cashew Broccoli Salad, best broccoli salad recipe, broccoli salad with Craisins, cashew salad, Sweet mayo dressing for broccoli
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 3 bunches fresh broccoli chopped (about 8 cups of flowerets)
  • 6 green onions sliced
  • 1 cup Craisins or raisins work, too
  • 1 cup cashews

For the Sweet Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2-2 Tablespoons cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Place broccoli in a large bowl. Add onion, raisins and nuts, toss.
  • In a small bowl mix dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour dressing over the salad, toss to combine. Add in bacon toss again. Serve room temperature.

Notes

Recipe from my sister in law, Sue. Adapted from food.com

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 346mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g