Broccoli Confetti Salad

8 servings
20 min

This great recipe is a staple at every Brooks family gathering. My aunt got me hooked on this delicious broccoli dish and now I take it to all my parties or cookouts…. or just make as a side with dinner. It combines nutritious broccoli and red onions with delicious cheese and bacon. You’re getting your fiber and nutrients in, and the fat in the cheese and bacon will sustain you longer from being hungry. This recipe is for 4-6 people, and I just double or triple it for taking a big dish to parties.

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Broccoli Confetti Salad


Let’s get started:

Ingredients:

  • Large broccoli head
  • 1/2 small red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 4-5 pieces cooked bacon (chopped) for a pinch, use bacon bits….but none of that fake artificial stuff
  • 3/4 cup mayo (I prefer an olive oil based mayo, but you can substitute the mayo and sugar for vanilla or plain Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
  • 1/8 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Chop the dark green florets off the stalk.

Mix your mayo, sugar and red wine vinegar together in a small bowl.

Pour the dressing over broccoli and stir well to incorporate.

Pour the dressing over broccoli and stir well to incorporate.

Next, add your chopped onions.

Then add the shredded cheese.

Don’t forget that yummy bacon to top it off!

I always layer mine beautifully, as shown, then toss and combine just before serving. It keeps the cheese and bacon from getting too soggy, but it’s also visually appealing. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Leftovers are even more tasteful the next day!

Broccoli Confetti SaladCrisp, nutritious broccoli combined with red onions, bacon and cheese…absolutely delicious, and a great way to eat your veggies!Prep time: 20 MinTotal time: 20 MinIngredients

  • Large head of broccoli
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4-5 pieces of cooked bacon (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup mayo *
  • 1/8 cup sugar *
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Chop the dark green broccoli florets off the stalk, chop into smaller pieces, and add to a large bowl.
  2. Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar to make the dressing.
  3. Pour dressing over chopped broccoli and mix until well coated and incorporated.
  4. Finely chop onion and add on top of broccoli.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top of onions.
  6. Add the chopped bacon over top of the cheese. **
  7. Refrigerate until needed, then just before serving, toss and mix all ingredients together.


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Recipe details
  • 8  servings
  • Prep time: 20 Minutes Cook time: 0 Minutes Total time: 20 min
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Ingredients
Broccoli Confetti Salad
  • Large head of broccoli
  • 1/2 small red onion
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4-5 pieces of cooked bacon (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/8 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions

Chop the dark green broccoli florets off the stalk, chop into smaller pieces, and add to a large bowl.
Mix mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar to make the dressing.
Pour dressing over chopped broccoli and mix until well coated and incorporated.
Finely chop onion and add on top of broccoli.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top of onions.
Add the chopped bacon over top of the cheese. **
Refrigerate until needed, then just before serving, toss and mix all ingredients together.
Tips
  • Feel free to substitute mayo and sugar for Greek yogurt or Ranch or Italian dressing for a healthier option.
  • If I am preparing it to use the next day, I wait to cook and add my bacon. I do not mix all-together until right before serving to keep the cheese and bacon from getting soggy.
Julie | Inspiration Apron
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