Bodacious Broccoli Salad

Bodacious Broccoli Salad

tasty salad showcasing broccoli

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

273
Calories
24g
Fat
7,3g
Carbohydrates
8,1g
Protein
35mg
Cholesterol
543mg
Sodium
Bodacious Broccoli Salad

Recipe Description

I have been making this Bodacious Broccoli Salad for years and I love it! It helps that broccoli is my favourite vegetable as it is a great source of Vitamin C which is a powerful antioxidant. It also provides potassium and fiber. I think it’s a wonder veg! But, I find that other people aren’t as easily convinced about broccoli’s super powers! Until they’ve tasted this salad that is.

This salad recipe takes broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion and combines it with a creamy, delicious dressing made from red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. The result is a fresh and healthy salad which will have people coming back for seconds. Sometimes I add extra ingredients like different-coloured cherry tomatoes or a little bit of chopped fresh chili to add a bit of a kick. Play around with it and try some different combinations.

To make my version of Bodacious Broccoli Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Bodacious Broccoli Salad

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the bacon

    3 min
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    In a large pan fry the bacon slices over medium-high heat until they are evenly brown all over.

  2. 2

    Crumble the bacon

    2 min
    Step 2 - Bodacious Broccoli Salad

    Remove the bacon from the pan. Drain on paper towels and crumble.

  3. 3

    Combine the broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion

    2 min
    Step 3 - Bodacious Broccoli Salad

    Mix the broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion together in a large salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Prepare the dressing

    1 min
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    In a separate bowl, whisking the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice together until fully combined.

  5. 5

    Assemble the salad.

    2 min
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    Pour the dressing over the broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion and mix well.

  6. 6

    Chill

    15 min
    Step 6 - Bodacious Broccoli Salad

    Cover and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Bodacious Broccoli Salad

    Serve this salad alongside some grilled chicken.

This Bodacious Broccoli Salad is a great way to load up on this healthy superfood! Try it for your next barbecue and watch as the whole bowl is devoured in record time! Come back and leave a comment to let me know what you think.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Ursula
March 26, 2025
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This salad is amazing! I made it for friends, and they loved it.

Yvonne Palmer
March 26, 2025
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I made this salad for a picnic last summer. Everyone loved it, even my picky husband who usually avoids broccoli.

Rachel
March 26, 2025
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I’ve always loved broccoli, but this Bodacious Broccoli Salad is a game changer! I made it for a picnic last summer, and my friends who didn’t like broccoli were amazed. They couldn’t get enough! The creamy dressing brings everything together perfectly. I even added cherry tomatoes for a twist, and it was a big hit. Thankful for this recipe!

Sergey
March 26, 2025
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Очень вкусный рецепт! Приготовил на семейный ужин, всем понравилось.

Nikki
January 20, 2025
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I made this for my kids' birthday party, and they ate it all up. Who knew broccoli could be so loved?

Wanda Jefferson
September 23, 2024
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This salad is simply amazing. My family loves it.

Sunny
May 6, 2024
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OMG, Bodacious Broccoli Salad is a game changer! My kiddos who usually side-eye veg loved it. It's full of fresh flavors and super easy to whip up for family BBQs.

Olivia
March 19, 2024
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Superb salad recipe!

Megan Johnson
December 20, 2023
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Deliciously fresh salad!

Xena
November 4, 2023
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Yummy! I made this salad for my friend's BBQ and everyone raved about it. I'm not the best cook, but this was so easy and quick to prepare. The combo of broccoli and bacon is just genius! I’ll definitely make it again.

Yasmine
November 2, 2023
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Great healthy choice!

Sandy92
October 10, 2023
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I made the Bodacious Broccoli Salad for a family BBQ last weekend. My uncle was skeptical at first since he isn't a broccoli fan. After one bite, he couldn't stop eating it! The creamy dressing really brings out the flavors. It's now a staple at my gatherings.

Irene
October 10, 2023
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OMG, this Bodacious Broccoli Salad is the bomb! I whipped it up for a BBQ last summer, and my friends couldn’t get enough. The combo of flavors is totally on point. Broccoli has never tasted so good, plus it's super easy to make!

Benny
March 3, 2023
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Je suis tellement reconnaissant pour cette salade de brocoli incroyable. J'ai commencé à la faire pour mes amis, et ils ont tous adoré. C'est simple et délicieux!

Zachary Smith
December 14, 2022
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Superb!

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