Amish Broccoli Salad
Amish Broccoli Salad is a delightful and crunchy dish that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light side, combining fresh broccoli with a sweet and tangy dressing, nuts, and cheese.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 whisk or fork
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets About 1 large head of broccoli.
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup red grapes Halved.
- ½ cup cooked bacon bits
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese Shredded.
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup mayonnaise Can substitute Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized florets. Place the florets in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the shredded carrots, halved grapes, cooked bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the broccoli.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Feel free to customize this salad by adding other ingredients like chopped onions, bell peppers, or dried cranberries for a different twist.
To make this salad a bit healthier, you can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
This salad can be prepared a day in advance for increased flavor.