Bodacious Broccoli Salad
Bodacious Broccoli Salad pairs crunchy raw broccoli with smoky bacon, sharp Cheddar, and red onion, all coated in a tangy, lightly sweet dressing. The mayo, red wine vinegar, and a splash of lemon create a lively balance that highlights the vegetables and savory bits. Ideal for potlucks or make-ahead lunches, it stays crisp and flavorful after chilling.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bodacious Broccoli Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crisp and evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle.
- 3
Combine the bacon, broccoli, cheese, and onion in a large salad bowl.
- 4
Whisk the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, and lemon juice together in a small bowl until well combined.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until the broccoli is coated.
- 6
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 192.96 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 8.26 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 10.29 g 4%
- Total Fat 14.0 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.39 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.57 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 250.54 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.95 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 136.88 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 0.9 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 342.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 32.73 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 90.42 mg Good Source 100%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bodacious Broccoli Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Broccoli, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 192.96 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bodacious Broccoli Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Bodacious Broccoli Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Broccoli, Lemon Juice, Mayonnaise. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bodacious Broccoli Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 192.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bodacious Broccoli Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Bodacious Broccoli Salad healthy?
- Bodacious Broccoli Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 192.96 calories and 8.26 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 250.54 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.39 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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