This is the broccoli salad you will get special requests for.

The combination of bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions and Cheddar is hard to resist.

Nutrition Notes

What Are the Health Benefits of Broccoli?

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Evidence suggests that certain compounds in broccoli may help protect against some cancers according to a review fromCancersin 2021.

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Is This Recipe Gluten-Free?

Yes, this recipe is gluten-free.

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Tips from the Test Kitchen

Is There Another Method for Cooking Bacon?

If you prefer not to fry bacon in a skillet, there are other methods for cooking bacon.

Try baking it in the oven or cooking it in the microwave.

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you’re able to even cook bacon in anair fryer!

I Don’t Have Sour Cream.

Is There a Substitute?

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How to Cut Broccoli for the Salad

Can I Make It Vegetarian?

you might omit the bacon and add walnuts, pecans or sunflower seeds for crunch.

Or add smoked almonds for a savory smoked flavor.

Loaded Broccoli Salad

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Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat.

Chop the bacon when cool enough to handle.

Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper and the reserved bacon fat together in a large bowl.

Add broccoli, scallions, cheese and the chopped bacon.

Stir to coat with the dressing.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

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