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Fresh Broccoli Grape Salad with Crispy Bacon

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A quick, fresh, and flavorful salad combining crunchy broccoli, sweet grapes, and crispy bacon with a creamy tangy dressing. Perfect as a potluck side or a healthy weeknight dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups red or green seedless grapes, halved
  • 6 slices crispy bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds or chopped pecans (optional)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lay the 6 bacon slices flat and cook until crispy, about 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove and drain on paper towels. Once cool, crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Prepare the broccoli: Rinse and dry the broccoli thoroughly. Chop into small, bite-sized florets—about 4 cups.
  3. Halve the grapes: Wash and slice 1 ½ cups of seedless grapes in half.
  4. Chop the red onion: Finely dice ¼ cup of red onion. If desired, soak in cold water for 5 minutes and drain to mellow the sharpness.
  5. Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon honey. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust sweetness or tang to taste.
  6. Combine all ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, toss the broccoli florets, grapes, red onion, crumbled bacon, and ½ cup sunflower seeds or pecans. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until evenly coated.
  7. Let it chill: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and broccoli to soften slightly without losing crunch.

Notes

For best texture, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Add nuts and bacon just before serving to keep them crunchy. To lighten the dressing, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use dairy-free mayo. Bacon can be baked on a wire rack at 400°F for 15–20 minutes as an alternative to skillet frying.

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Keywords: broccoli salad, grape salad, bacon salad, healthy salad, quick salad, potluck recipe, easy side dish

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