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Crispy Broccoli Grape Salad with Bacon

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A fresh and satisfying summer salad combining crunchy broccoli, juicy grapes, and smoky bacon with a tangy honey-mayo dressing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups broccoli florets, roughly chopped
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups red seedless grapes, halved
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds, toasted
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: handful of chopped almonds

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Pat dry with a kitchen towel to avoid watering down the dressing.
  2. Wash and halve the grapes.
  3. Cook bacon slices in a cold skillet over medium heat, flipping occasionally, until crisp (about 8-10 minutes). Drain on paper towels and crumble once cool.
  4. Finely dice ¼ cup of red onion. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes if you want to mellow the sharpness, then drain.
  5. Toast sunflower seeds in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove promptly to avoid burning.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, grapes, bacon, onion, and sunflower seeds. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat without sogginess.
  8. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and soften the broccoli slightly (optional but recommended).

Notes

Dry broccoli thoroughly to keep salad crisp. Cook bacon low and slow for even crispness. Toast sunflower seeds carefully to avoid burning. Toss salad gently to avoid bursting grapes. Chilling the salad enhances flavor melding and softens onion sharpness. Bacon and seeds can be added just before serving to maintain crunch.

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Keywords: broccoli salad, grape salad, bacon salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe, BBQ side dish, crunchy salad

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