Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad
This Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad is a delicious blend of fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- large skillet
- large bowl
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 5 slices thick-cut bacon cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound broccoli florets cut into rough ½- to ¾-inch pieces
- ½ medium red onion finely chopped
- 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cut into ¼-inch cubes
Instructions
- Place 5 thick-cut bacon pieces in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the rendered bacon fat to a large bowl and discard the remaining fat. Add ranch dressing, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper to the bacon fat and whisk to combine.
- Add broccoli florets, finely chopped red onion, and sharp cheddar cheese cubes to the bowl of dressing.
- Coarsely chop the bacon, add half to the bowl, and toss until well-combined. Garnish with the remaining bacon, and serve either at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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