Broccoli Salad

By Foodiewife

This recipe for broccoli salad is very versatile. You can add raisins or dried cranberries, you can use almonds or walnuts. This is such a classic salad that is always a hit.

Ingredients

• Broccoli florets, about 4 cups
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Japanese rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup red onion, diced
• 4 to 6 bacon strips, cooked crips and crumbled
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes; drain and blot dry. In a bowl, add blanched broccoli, almonds, dried cranberries and onion.

For the dressing:
Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and add salt & pepper, to taste (the bacon can already add salt, so be careful).

Blend into vegetables, gently mix and serve right away.