Hey foodies! If you're looking for a fresh, crunchy, and downright delicious addition to your meal lineup, you're in for a treat with this Amish Broccoli Salad. Packed with crispy bacon, tangy cheddar, and a creamy dressing, this salad is perfect for healthy eaters and anyone who loves a tasty and wholesome dish.
We love to serve this salad with our Low and Slow Oven Baked Ribs and these delicious Southern Baked Beans.
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The Amish Broccoli Salad is a classic dish originating from Amish country, known for its fresh ingredients and flavors. This salad combines crunchy broccoli, savory bacon, and a creamy dressing, making it a hit at any gathering. It's perfect for meal prep, potlucks, and it's the perfect barbecue side dish!
If you like this recipe, you may also love our Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad or our Southern Potato Salad.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Deliciously Crunchy Texture: The combination of fresh broccoli and toasted almonds provides an awesome crunch.
- Savory and Sweet: The bacon and raisins add a balance of savory and sweet flavors.
- Healthy and Nutritious: Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh ingredients.
- Perfect for Entertaining: A great addition to any family gathering or potluck.
Amish Broccoli Salad Ingredients
- Broccoli: Fresh and crunchy, perfect for salads. Choose firm, green florets with no yellowing or wilting. The stems should be sturdy and not slimy.
- Bacon: Adds a savory and crispy element. Love bacon? Try our reader-favorite Bacon and Green Beans!
- Red Onion: Provides a sharp, tangy flavor.
- Golden Raisins: Adds a touch of sweetness.
- Cheddar Cheese: Shredded for a rich, creamy taste.
- Mayonnaise: The base of our creamy dressing.
- White Wine Vinegar: Adds acidity to balance the flavors.
- Sugar: Just a bit to sweeten the dressing.
- Sliced Almonds: Toasted for extra crunch.
- Butter: For toasting the almonds.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste, enhancing all the flavors.
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Mayonnaise: Substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Golden Raisins: Use dried cranberries, dried cherries, or chopped dates for a different flavor.
- Cheddar Cheese: Swap with white cheddar or mozzarella for a different taste.
- Flavor: Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the dressing.
How to Make Amish Broccoli Salad
STEP ONE: Prepare the Broccoli and Dressing
Cut the fresh head of broccoli into bite-sized florets and place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until the sugar dissolves. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
STEP TWO: Prepare the Bacon
Cook the 10 slices of bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon and crumble it into small pieces.
STEP THREE: Add Remaining Ingredients
Add the finely chopped red onion, golden raisins, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon to the bowl with the broccoli.
STEP FOUR: Toss and Chill
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Toast Almonds: Just before serving, toast ½ cup of sliced almonds in a dry skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter until they become golden brown. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad before serving.
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✔️ DO Make sure the broccoli is completely dry before mixing to prevent a watery salad.
Storage
Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze, as the texture of the broccoli will change.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make this broccoli salad ahead of time. Prepare and mix all the ingredients except the toasted almonds, and refrigerate the salad for up to 24 hours. Just before serving, toast the almonds and sprinkle them on top.
Amish broccoli salad typically contains fresh broccoli florets, crispy bacon, red onion, golden raisins, shredded cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, and sugar. It may also include toasted almonds.
Broccoli salad can become watery if the broccoli florets are not properly dried before mixing with the other ingredients. To prevent this, make sure the broccoli is thoroughly dried after washing, and consider adding the dressing just before serving to maintain the salad's crispness.
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Amish Broccoli Salad
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Skillet
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 1 head fresh broccoli (about 4 cups) cut into bite-sized florets
- 8-10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup sliced almonds toasted
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the fresh head of broccoli into bite-sized florets and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Cook the slices of bacon until crispy. Drain the bacon and crumble it into small pieces.
- Add the finely chopped red onion, golden raisins, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon to the bowl with the broccoli.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Just before serving, toast ½ cup of sliced almonds in a dry skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter until they become golden brown. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad before serving.
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Notes
- Mayonnaise: Substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
- Golden Raisins: Use dried cranberries, dried cherries, or chopped dates for a different flavor.
- Cheddar Cheese: Swap with white cheddar or mozzarella for a different taste
Shanna says
Will make.this again!
Jami Powell says
Awesome! Glad you liked it, Shanna. 🙂