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Red Broccoli Salad
MAGGIE MCGUIRE
"This a hearty meat and vegetable salad: two pounds of maple flavored bacon make it very filling. It's a meal in itself!"
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Ingredients
1 h 50 m servings 382 calsOriginal recipe yields 11 servings (10 to 12 servings)
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- Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook, turning frequently, over medium high heat until evenly browned. Cool, and then crumble.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.
- 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.
Footnotes
- Editor's Note:
- The original submitter of this recipe, MAGGIE MCGUIRE, has let us know that 1 pound bacon is all you need for this recipe, and that 2 pounds might be too much.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 382 calories; 31.2 g fat; 13.7 g carbohydrates; 12.9 g protein; 38 mg cholesterol; 760 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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9/10/2005
This was delicious when fresh. Very flavorful. Good as leftovers the second day, however bacon tends to get a little soggy. Second time I made used roasted pine nuts, and sprinkled the bacon a...
4/16/2003
I used 4 tablespoons of Bac-o s instead of the actual bacon because I am a vegetarian, but it's also healthier and makes the prep time shorter. But if going to use baco s instead of real bacon, ...
12/30/2005
This recipe was recommended to me by a co-worker who makes it every year for Christmas. I also made it for Christmas dinner. Wow! It is awesome. I got many compliments. I do agree with othe...
6/24/2002
This is a fantastic salad. Definitely main dish material! The maple flavored bacon is a nice touch. The red grapes and almonds add a nice flavor, too. I think best if allowed to chill for 3-4 ho...
9/19/2005
This is a great broccoli salad. I made it for poker night and the guys loved it. I only used one pound of bacon though and put them in right before serving to keep them from getting soggy.
8/20/2005
simply AMAZING. i used turkey bacon instead, not as much sugar and light mayo. i will definitely make this dish often.
11/17/2000
I have been making this recipe for over almost a year and EVERYONE loves it. Everyone time I make it someone asks for the recipe. I usually use 2 heads of broccoli.
11/4/2002
This was a very tasty salad that, as suggested, turned into a meal in itself!! I ate it for supper last night, breakfast and lunch today - yummy! There is just the right blend of crunchy with ...