Crispy, crunchy, subtly sweet and a bit salty, too. This Broccoli Salad delivers big on texture and flavor! It tastes so satisfying and delicious, it will make a broccoli lover out of even the most reluctant veggie eater.
Make Broccoli Believers Out of ‘Em!
Get ready to crave broccoli, friends! Broccoli is already one of my favorite vegetables. But this simple (and simply amazing!) Broccoli Salad turns one unassuming green veggie into a craveable summer side. It’s so good that your whole family will ask for it again and again.
Fresh broccoli florets meet sweet-tart dried cranberries, salty bacon crumbles, and a tangy dressing with the powerhouse crunch of celery, green onion, and almonds. It’s extremely easy to put together and tastes so good. They’re sure to go back for seconds.
Anything but Boring!
First, let’s just get rid of the idea that vegetables are boring. I get excited to eat this salad every single time. And I’m not alone. Sure, the first time I made this salad for my kids, I got a few cynical looks. But I made believers out of them and I’ll make one out of you!
More Fabulous and Flavorful Vegetable Sides
- Baked Zucchini Chips: Bake sliced zucchini into crispy chips for a healthier summer snack of Baked Zucchini Chips that everyone will love.
- Crispy Oven-Fried Broccoli: Crispy Oven-Fried Broccoli is the most addictive broccoli you’ll ever eat! Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside and seasoned to satisfy. So easy to make you’ll want to make it every night!
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries: Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, these Baked Sweet Potato Fries are a flavorful, fresh and healthier alternative to plain old French fries.
- How to Roast Brussels Sprouts: Let me teach you how to roast Brussels sprouts so they’re crisp and slightly charred on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. These veggies are heavenly!
Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)
Ingredients:
- Small broccoli florets
- Celery
- Dried cranberries
- Cooked and crumbled bacon
- Green onions
- Mayonnaise
- Honey
- Fresh lemon juice
- Honey roasted sliced almonds
Supplies:
- Large mixing bowl
How to Bake Bacon
Baking bacon is my favorite way to get crisp bacon crumbles. Check out my tutorial on How to Bake Bacon for tips and tricks! You’ll want to do this in advance of making the salad so it has time to cool.
How to Make Broccoli Salad
- Trim broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces. Slice your celery and green onions.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, celery, dried cranberries, green onion, and crumbled bacon.
- Then, in a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice. Pour over broccoli mixture, tossing gently to coat.
- Finally, stir in almonds just before serving. Serve and enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
More Fresh and Flavorful Salads
My Fresh and Flavorful Salad Recipes make it easy to bring the green to any meal. From side salads to hearty dinner salads, there’s a salad for every occasion and every taste!
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Broccoli Salad
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups
Description
Crispy, crunchy, subtly sweet, and a bit salty, too, this Broccoli Salad delivers big on texture and flavor!
Ingredients
- 6 cups small broccoli florets
- ½ cup celery, sliced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 8 slices)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup honey roasted sliced almonds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, sliced celery, dried cranberries, crumbled bacon and sliced green onions.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice. Pour over broccoli mixture, tossing gently to coat.
- Stir in almonds just before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
This is very yummy. Everyone requests I make it for family events. I was wondering if I could make it ahead of time and put in fridge overnight?
Hi Brittany! Absolutely! It stores great in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I recommend waiting to stir in the almonds until just before serving. I hope this helps and that y’all continue to enjoy!