Broccoli-Bacon Salad

From EatingWell: May/June 2009

A picnic favorite, this salad combines broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and just a little bacon for delicious results. Our version has plenty of creaminess without all the fat. Make it once and it will become a regular on your backyard barbecue menu.

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"Loved this recipe. It was easy to make ahead of time. The water chestnuts and dried cranberries made it very interesting to me. I'm the person who always brings a healthy salad when asked to bring something. I wanted something that...

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27 Reviews for Broccoli-Bacon Salad

08/10/2011

cathyhjelt

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Easy, make ahead crowd pleaser

I have made this salad three different times since I found the recipe for our annual Fourth of July picnic. I have served it to all age groups and various levels of "foodies" and all have agreed that it's a hit. One thing I do is use fresh broccoli crowns, cut them up into manageable sizes and steam them in the microwave for about a minute to a minute and a half. It brings out the taste and also the broccoli looks better in the salad. I have also substituted sliced cucumbers (skin on) for the water chestnuts and sausage crumbles for the bacon. It makes the salad name incorrect but it gives it a different flavor.

Pros: Easy to substitute ingredients

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07/05/2011

clovejoy

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yum

Made this for a 4th of July bbq. It was a huge hit. Loved the crunch of the water chestnuts, and the sweetness of the cranberries. Used greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

Pros: easy to make, low calorie

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07/03/2011

kathlawr64

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a good side salad

some hints: 1. if you don't have cider vinegar, a splash of white wine works well. 2. i didn't get hung up on chopping - had some bigger chunks, smaller chunks. 3. serve on top a slab of beefsteak homegrown tomato.

Pros: make ahead, easy ingredients

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05/30/2011

pitzn

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Cannot believe all the rave reviews on this Salad

I made this salad yesterday for a Memorial Day picnic today. First let me say that chopping the broccoli took longer than 20 min. The salad was dry & had very little flavor. I redressed it today and while it's better, it's nothing to write home about. Save your time & look for another salad.

Pros: Healthy, low cal

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10/20/2010

Anonymous

Loved this recipe. It was easy to make ahead of time. The water chestnuts and dried cranberries made it very interesting to me. I'm the person who always brings a healthy salad when asked to bring something. I wanted something that was a little different than my usual. I have made it 3 times in the past month and have gotten compliments each time.

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