Crunchy Bacon Cashew Broccoli Salad for a Vibrant Summer Bite

This Bacon Cashew Broccoli Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh ingredients, perfect for summer gatherings.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups fresh broccoli chopped into bite-sized florets
½ cup green onions sliced
½ cup Craisins or raisins for sweetness
1 cup crumbled bacon fully cooked
½ cup cashews

For the Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise homemade or store-bought
2 tablespoons sugar or honey/agave as a substitute
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or white vinegar as a substitute

Equipment

mixing bowl
Whisk
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, chop approximately 4 cups of fresh broccoli into bite-sized florets. Add ½ cup of sliced green onions and ½ cup of Craisins or raisins for sweetness. Toss the ingredients gently until well combined.
In a separate small bowl, combine ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
Pour the prepared dressing over the broccoli mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss until each piece is evenly coated.
Fold in 1 cup of crumbled bacon and ½ cup of cashews. Mix carefully to avoid breaking the cashews.
Transfer the completed Bacon Cashew Broccoli Salad to a serving dish and serve immediately at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor and texture, serve immediately. Keep dressing separate until serving if prepared in advance.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!