Red Broccoli Salad

This recipe calls for lots of crumbled, maple-flavored bacon, chopped broccoli, red and green onion, red grapes and toasted almonds. Everything is then tossed with a sweet mayonnaise and vinegar dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ¾ cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup minced green onions
• ¾ cup blanched slivered almonds
• 1 ½ cups seedless grapes, halved
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• 2 pounds maple-flavored bacon
• 1 large head fresh broccoli, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook, turning frequently, over medium high heat until evenly browned. Cool, and then crumble.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spread slivered almonds on a cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once during toasting. Cool.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, crumbled bacon, celery, green onions, red onions, grapes, and toasted almonds. Toss with mayonnaise dressing. Chill for several hours in the refrigerator.