Jen's Bacon and Broccoli Cheddar Salad
Jen's Bacon and Broccoli Cheddar Salad balances crisp broccoli with smoky bacon and a rich, tangy dressing studded with sharp cheddar and Parmesan. A brief chill lets the flavors meld, giving each bite creamy, crunchy, and slightly sweet notes with a hint of onion. It’s great for potlucks, picnics, or as a hearty side at weeknight dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli florets in the water just until they turn bright green, about 10 seconds. Remove them and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water. Let cool, about 5 minutes; drain.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and sugar until combined and smooth. Add this to the broccoli mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate overnight, 8 hours to overnight.
- Calories 439.86 kcal High
- Protein 26.55 g Good Source
- Carbs 11.75 g Moderate
- Total Fat 33.81 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.96 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 65.99 mg High
- Sodium 887.22 mg High
- Fiber 3.18 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.8 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.15 g Low Source
- Calcium 247.22 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source
- Potassium 572.1 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 66.51 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 102.69 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jen's Bacon and Broccoli Cheddar Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli, Fully Cooked Bacon, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 439.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jen's Bacon and Broccoli Cheddar Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Jen's Bacon and Broccoli Cheddar Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli, Fully Cooked Bacon, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Mayonnaise, Red Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jen's Bacon and Broccoli Cheddar Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 439.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jen's Bacon and Broccoli Cheddar Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
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