Amish Broccoli Salad
Don’t let the raisins scare you. This Amish broccoli salad is an absolute crowdpleaser that everyone will love once they try it.. The best part? It’s super simple to make, and you don’t need to cook the broccoli. Just prepare, chill, and serve. If you don’t like cauliflower, just replace it with more broccoli.
Amish Broccoli Salad (Easy Recipe!)
Equipment
- Skillet
- Paper Towels
- small mixing bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon (about 150g)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups broccoli (raw, florets only)
- 3 cups cauliflower
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- ¾ cup raisins
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
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Instructions
- Cook the bacon. Cook the bacon in a pan over medium-low heat until it’s crispy, flipping it occasionally. Then, move the bacon to a plate with paper towels to soak the extra grease. After the bacon cools down, break it into tiny bits and keep it in the fridge until needed.
- Prepare the dressing. In a large mixing bowl (which can also serve as your serving bowl), whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, and apple cider vinegar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine the salad ingredients. Add the broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, diced red onion, and raisins to the bowl with the dressing. Stir thoroughly to make sure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Then, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld. The salad can be chilled for up to 6 hours if needed.
- Finish and serve. Before serving, remove the salad from the refrigerator and stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix well, then serve immediately.
Notes
More Tips:
Make sure to use a big bowl when you mix everything to get the dressing all over without making a mess.
Don’t forget to chill the salad in the fridge for a few hours! Since you’re using raw broccoli this is 100% essential.
If this salad is for an outdoor party, I recommend keep it cold on ice to keep it fresh.
What You’ll Need For Broccoli Salad
Fresh Broccoli: Do not use frozen! It absolutely will not work.
Sharp Cheddar Cheese: This is the perfect contrast to the sweet dressing. If you prefer something milder, Monterey Jack or medium cheddar is fine too.
Mayo: You can use a light mayonnaise or even Greek yogurt instead of some or all of the mayo. I don’t like it this way, but you might.
Apple Cider Vinegar: This vinegar gives the dressing a nice, mild tang that plain white vinegar can’t match.
Raisins: They add a sweet contrast that the salad really needs.
Bacon: Make sure it’s crisp!
Large Mixing Bowl: You’ll need a big bowl to mix everything up properly without spills.
Even if you’re skeptical about the raisins, once you try this recipe it will become a go-to recipe for family dinners, a summer barbecues, potlucks.
By Katie Shaw
Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.