Broccoli Salad

The ingredients are few, which lends to bending the recipe rules with this one. Adding a few other ingredients to compliment this simple yet delicious salad may be considered. However the crisp broccoli, smoky bacon, and cheese do not go a miss and would certainly be lovely served over a jacket potato. Nonetheless this makes for a very satisfying side salad. 

Broccoli Salad 

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Serves 4 - 6

2 bunches broccoli, washed and chopped into smaller florets

1/2 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped

10-12 strips bacon, cut into pieces and fried

For the Dressing:

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3/4 cup light mayonnaise

1/3 cup white sugar

4 tablespoons white vinegar

In a large bowl combine the broccoli florets, cheese, shallot and cooked bacon.

In another bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Chill for a few hours then serve. 

Notes: Try using different cheese, and or a different vinegar. Add dried cranberries or chunks of grilled chicken, a handful of spinach. Diced red pepper. Add a teaspoon of curry powder to the dressing or a squirt of Sriracha for some heat.

Hope everyone is having a good week so far. - JD