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

07/15/2012

margorevisited

Delish!

Really good salad - just as good if you omit the bacon. Also, I left out water chestnuts one time (forgot to get them at the store) - added about 2 Tbsp of sunflower seeds and it was just as good (in my opinion).

Pros: It's all good!

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06/01/2012

dlnadel

Recommends this recipe

OMG!

I made this for a group we had at our vacation home for the weekend. I used turkey bacon, and cranberry/walnut salad topper. It was a huge hit!! We loved it!!

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05/20/2012

Anonymous

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A healthier version of a classic

This is a decent substitute for the unhealthy deli salad version. The dressing is a bit bland so I think I will adjust my seasonings a bit next time and I like the suggestion to sprinkle on a few sunflower seeds. (I left out the water chestnuts bc I don't care for them). I will make this again.

Pros: Fast, easy, uses fresh veggies

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03/20/2012

kaye_spaude

Just OK

I usually love the broccoli salads in the deli but this recipe lacked flavor and taste. The bacon did not help. I will not make again.

Pros: healthy

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09/24/2011

trawall

Recommends this recipe

Yum!

I made this to take to a neighborhood party. It's super tasty! I took the advice of another reviewer and steamed the broccoli (on the stove) for just a few minutes to take away the bitterness and make it bright green. I also steamed for a bit longer the hard stalks so I could use those. (The broccoli is still crunchy.) I also used dried cherries and roasted, salted sunflower seeds in place of the cranberries and water chestnuts. Finally, I used plain Greek yogurt in place of sour cream and white white balsamic instead of apple cider vinegar. The end result is super delicious with the right amounts of salty and sweet and texture variation, as well as a pretty green sight in my orange bowl!

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