Broccoli Bacon Salad

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Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

  • kosher salt
  • 3 heads broccoli cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 carrots shredded
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ c. dried cranberries
  • ½ c. sliced almonds
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

FOR THE DRESSING

  • ½ c. mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, prepare a large bowl with ice water.
  • Add broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook until tender, 1 to 2.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and place in the prepared bowl of ice water.
  • When cool, drain florets in a colander.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, carrots, red onion, cranberries, nuts and bacon.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and stir to combine.
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Course Pork / Salad