Broccoli-Bacon Salad

It's fine but why waste the stalks? That's the best bit of the broccoli

I love this salad. I'm making a batch right now. I usually do about once every couple of weeks. My granddaughter brought to party last. year. In my version, I also add about 1/2 cup apple diced up. I put cranberries in most things. I also add sun flower seeds before serving. I do use celery instead of water chestnuts only because I usually have celery on hand. Oh, I almost forgot the grapes, again about 6-7 grapes cut in thirds usually, depending on size.

I love this salad. I'm making a batch right now. I usually do about once every couple of weeks. My granddaughter brought to party last. year. In my version, I also add about 1/2 cup apple diced up. I put cranberries in most things. I also add sun flower seeds before serving. I do use celery instead of water chestnuts only because I usually have celery on hand. Oh, I almost forgot the grapes, again about 6-7 grapes cut in thirds usually, depending on size.

Refreshing. No changes. We will make it again.

No changes Loved it

Even anti-broccoli people liked thisThe first time I made this, it was for a birthday party in June. I did not have water chestnuts, so I used celery. Also, I had Hormel Real Bacon Bits, so I used that (bonus - less fat than regular cooked bacon). It was a big hit! So much so that I was asked to bring this to a Fourth of July picnic. For that batch, I again used celery, but added a little more bacon bits and cranberries. Everyone loved it!Pros: Tasty, healthier, flexible

Even anti-broccoli people liked this The first time I made this, it was for a birthday party in June. I did not have water chestnuts, so I used celery. Also, I had Hormel Real Bacon Bits, so I used that (bonus - less fat than regular cooked bacon). It was a big hit! So much so that I was asked to bring this to a Fourth of July picnic. For that batch, I again used celery, but added a little more bacon bits and cranberries. Everyone loved it! Pros: Tasty, healthier, flexible

This Recipe is a Keeper!Made it for a work lunch. My co-workers tend to be hesitant to try my healthy recipes, but this one got rave reviews! will make it again for sure! Nice that leftover salad Wed. was as good as when I first served it Tues.!

This Recipe is a Keeper! Made it for a work lunch. My co-workers tend to be hesitant to try my healthy recipes, but this one got rave reviews! will make it again for sure! Nice that leftover salad Wed. was as good as when I first served it Tues.!

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!!

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 Cons: lacked flavor; maybe add some sunflower seeds for salt

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!

yumMade 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 calorieCons: none

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 Cons: none

a good side saladsome 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 ingredientsCons: moderate amount chopping

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 Cons: moderate amount chopping

I follow a mostly meatless diet, plus I have food allergies to cheese and eggs. This leaves me almost vegan. I am going to make this with vegan mayo, tofu sour cream (homemaid; store bought has hydrogenated oil) and either veggie canadian bacon or organic "bacon" bits. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. I have some fresh broccoli in the fridge waiting to be transformed:)

just made this today on my way to a cookout tonight! had to sneak a taste before leaving to make sure it's tasty. i made this with fresh brocc from the farmer's market, substituted chopped walnuts as i'm not a big fan of water chestnuts, and went a little heavy on the cranberries... AMAZING!

just made this today on my way to a cookout tonight! had to sneak a taste before leaving to make sure it's tasty. i made this with fresh brocc from the farmer's market, substituted chopped walnuts as i'm not a big fan of water chestnuts, and went a little heavy on the cranberries... AMAZING!

Decided to throw this together for a pool party, on a whim. It was a hit! Very flavorful, threw in extra cranberries and an extra teaspoon of sugar to sweeten it up a bit.

Decided to throw this together for a pool party, on a whim. It was a hit! Very flavorful, threw in extra cranberries and an extra teaspoon of sugar to sweeten it up a bit.

This salad is incredible! Flat out...unbelievably good. I made it on a whim, and accounted for all ingredients, but substituted based on what I had on hand: Fat-free plain yogurt for sour cream, a restaurant packet of regular mayonnaise, turkey bacon, garlic powder, and a homegrown kohlrabi for the water chestnuts. Added 'just a dusting' of sea salt. Taste-tested a few bites - one with walnuts and one with raw almonds. Either one is perfect. One could even toss in a coarsely-grated carrot for even more color and crunch. This is obviously a flexible recipe, which makes it that much better. Definitely one for the 'Favorites' book. No more slimey coleslaws for me!

Fabulous!! I added cauliflower and reduced the broccoli a bit. With a smattering of shredded cheddar it tastes very much like a local eatery's delicious salad. I have made this a number of times and it is becoming one of my go to recipes!

Fabulous!! I added cauliflower and reduced the broccoli a bit. With a smattering of shredded cheddar it tastes very much like a local eatery's delicious salad. I have made this a number of times and it is becoming one of my go to recipes!

Very tasty and healthy. I made it a little easier and added store bought real bacon bits. I also added a handful of pumpkin seeds.