Amish Broccoli Salad

5 from 2 votes

Amish Broccoli Salad brings together crunchy fresh broccoli, sweet-savory dressing, and classic potluck flavor. Fresh broccoli florets, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, raisins, and creamy dressing combine in this Amish-style broccoli salad recipe using a simple toss-and-chill method.

Prep Time15

Chill1

Total Time15

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 554kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Skillet

Ingredients

1 head fresh broccoli (about 4 cups) cut into bite-sized florets
8 to 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

Cooking Notes

Cutting the broccoli into small pieces helps the dressing coat each bite evenly. Allowing the salad to chill gives the dressing time to soak into the broccoli and blend the flavors. Toasting the almonds just before serving keeps them crunchy.

Tips for Best Results

Use fresh broccoli florets for the best texture and flavor.
Mix the dressing thoroughly so the sugar dissolves completely.
Chill the salad before serving so the flavors develop.
Add toasted almonds at the last minute to keep them crisp.

How to Know It’s Ready

The salad should appear evenly coated with dressing and slightly chilled. The broccoli should remain crisp with the bacon and almonds adding crunch.

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