Broccoli Salad | the Perfect Party Salad Recipe
This vibrant broccoli salad is a delightful departure from leafy green salads. Creamy, crunchy, and sweet, this unique salad is packed with flavor and texture, making it the perfect side dish for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 large head of broccoli (about 5 cups of florets)
- ⅓ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup goat cheese
For the Dressing:
- 1 egg
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup light olive oil (or other neutral oil)
- ¼ cup yogurt
Preparation Time
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 6-8 servings
Step 1: Cook the Bacon
Place eight slices of bacon on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until crispy.
Step 2: Prepare the Broccoli
Chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
Place the florets in a large bowl. Optionally, spiralize the broccoli stem.
Step 3: Add Red Onion
Dice the red onion.
Add ⅓ cup of diced red onion to the bowl with the broccoli.
Step 4: Prepare Remaining Salad Ingredients & Crumble Bacon
Remove the cooked bacon from the oven and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
Once cooled and crisp, crumble the bacon.
Step 5: Add Remaining Salad Ingredients
Add the sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and goat cheese to the bowl with the broccoli and red onion.
Step 6: Make the Mayonnaise
In a tall, narrow container, combine the egg, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and light olive oil.
Step 7: Emulsify the Mayonnaise
Using a stick blender, hold it firmly on the bottom of the container and blend until the mayonnaise emulsifies.
Once emulsified, move the blender up and down to ensure everything is fully combined.
Step 8: Make the Dressing
Combine ½ cup of the homemade mayonnaise with ¼ cup of yogurt in a small bowl.
Step 9: Combine and Serve
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together.
Serve immediately or chill for later.