Broccoli Salad with Almonds

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This salad is easy to make and the nuts and bacon add a nice flavor and extra crunch!! 

You will need…

  • 1 bunch broccoli (about 1-1/2 pounds)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 package (7 ounces) mixed dried fruit
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 package (2-1/4 ounces) slivered almonds, toasted
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

DIRECTIONS

  • Cut up broccoli florets into one inch pieces.
  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, dried fruit, and onion. Add mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds and bacon.
  • Enjoy!!!

For even more flavor, toast nuts by baking at 350° for 5-10 minutes in a shallow pan, or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 236 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.