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Modern Broccoli Salad is an updated version of the classic with shallots, bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds and Pecorino cheese.
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Modern Broccoli Salad

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Modern Broccoli Salad is an updated version of the classic with shallots, bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds and Pecorino cheese.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Farm to Table, Farmer's Market
Keyword: BBQ Side Dish, Best Broccoli Salad, Broccoli Salad at potlucks, Broccoli salad with bacon and cranberries, Broccoli slaw recipe, Classic Broccoli Salad, Easy potluck salad, Easy summer potluck salad, Old Fashioned Broccoli Salad, Potluck dish ideas, Summer Salad ideas, Updated Broccoli Salad
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli cut into bite size florets
  • 7 slices bacon cut into lardons
  • 1/4 cup shelled salted sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup craisins or dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Pecorino cheese grated
  • 1/8 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dressing recipe below

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. white granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground salt
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 splash whole milk

Instructions

  • Blanch broccoli florets: Bring a pot of water to a boil, drop in broccoli, blanch for 1 minute, remove to an ice water bath until cooled through. Pat dry.
  • Place bacon lardons in a pan over medium high heat, cook until fat is rendered and lardons are crispy and cooked through. Remove to a paper towel to drain fat.
  • Combine blanched broccoli florets, cooked bacon lardons, sunflower seeds, craisins, Pecorino cheese and 1/2 cup dressing in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Dressing

  • Place mayonnaise in a small bowl, stir in apple cider vinegar until combined. Stir in sugar, salt and pepper. Thin with a splash of milk to desired thickness.