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Brocolli-Bacon Salad

Smoked bacon, brocolli, onion and cheddar cheese are combined with a dressing of mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar to create this popular salad.

Submitted by: Annie Weaver1

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Ingredients

4 bunches of broccoli
1 lb. smoked bacon
1 brick of cracker barrel sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 of a mild, sweet onion (medium size), finely chopped
Dressing:
1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/8 cup (2 Tbsp.) cider vinegar

Method

Cut the stems off the broccoli and separate tops into flowerettes. Cut up the bacon into bite-size pieces; fry until crispy and drain on paper towels; set aside. Add onion, cheese, and cooled bacon pieces to broccoli. Mix together the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar; add to broccoli, stirring until well blended. Cover and let sit in the fridge for 1 to 4 hours before serving.

Notes:

Number of Servings: 10

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