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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jen's Bacon and Broccoli Cheddar Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 16
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 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 22%
- Protein 26.55 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 11.75 g 4%
- Total Fat 33.81 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 12.96 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.99 mg High 22%
- Sodium 1076.21 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 3.18 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 258.91 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 572.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 51.3 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 102.69 mg Good Source 114%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- 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.
- Is Jen's Bacon and Broccoli Cheddar Salad healthy?
- Jen's Bacon and Broccoli Cheddar Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 439.86 calories and 26.55 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1076.21 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.96 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes 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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