Bring this broccoli crunch salad to your next cookout

Name: Bring this broccoli crunch salad to your next cookout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: 1 lb broccoli crowns, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 lb cabbage slaw mix; 1 unit Fuji apple, cored and diced; 1½ cup dried cherries; ½ cup roasted pistachios; ½ lb cooked bacon, chopped; 2 cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sugar; 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp cold water; 1 tsp celery seeds; ½ tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper

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About this recipe

Skip the boring side salad. This broccoli crunch salad is packed with fresh veggies, crisp apples, sweet dried cherries, crunchy pistachios and bacon, all coated in a creamy, tangy dressing.

Matt Chatfield shows how to make broccoli crunch salad, an easy addition to a cookout, potluck or weeknight dinner.

“This is a great base recipe that you can take and just run with it and have fun,” Chatfield said.

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Suggested substitutions include cauliflower instead of broccoli, dried cranberries, apricots or raisins instead of dried cherries, and pecans or walnuts instead of pistachios. Grated aged cheddar is also a flavorful addition.

“It’s going to be healthy, but it’s also lots of flavor, and the idea is I love a great, crunchy salad,” Chatfield said.

For easier bacon preparation, cook bacon on a foil-lined sheet pan in a 375°F to 400°F oven until crisp, then drain on paper towels.

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Ingredients

Broccoli Crunch Salad

1 lb broccoli crowns, cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb cabbage slaw mix
1 Fuji apple, cored and diced
1½ cup dried cherries
½ cup roasted pistachios
½ lb cooked bacon, chopped

Creamy Apple Cider Dressing

2 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sugar
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp cold water
1 tsp celery seeds
½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

Broccoli Crunch Salad

Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.
Place the broccoli in the steamer basket, cover and steam for 1 minute.
TIP: The brief steaming softens the broccoli slightly while keeping it crisp.
Transfer the broccoli to an ice bath to stop the cooking and cool completely.
TIP: This helps retain the bright green color.
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cabbage slaw mix, diced apple, dried cherries and pistachios.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
Top with the chopped bacon before serving.
TIP: Grated aged cheddar cheese may also be added if desired.

Creamy Apple Cider Dressing

Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, celery seeds, salt and black pepper in a small bowl.
Adjust with additional water if a thinner consistency is desired.
TIP: Taste and adjust seasoning before dressing the salad.