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Perfect Combo Potluck Salad

Stove-TopPorkGastro-Pub

Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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About

When the red checkered tablecloths come out, it's officially picnic time! And when that time comes, it's the Perfect Combo Potluck Salad's time to shine! This is a must-have party-pleaser that everyone will be happy to see! Fresh broccoli, spicy red onion, crisp bacon, tart Craisins®, crunchy red apples, and slivered almonds with a tangy mayo dressing... all the summer flavors you've been missing! Perfect Combo Potluck Salad is a coveted delight for all your fellowship frenzies... summer weather is not required!

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Ingredients

  • For the salad:
  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 2 large heads fresh broccoli
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup Craisins
  • 1 red apple, cored and chopped
  • 3/4 cup almonds, sliced or slivered
  • For the dressing:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1 -In a deep skillet over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until evenly browned, about 6-10 minutes.

Step 2 -Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate to cool and then crumble it.

Step 3 -Cut the broccoli into bite-size florets.

Step 4 -In a bowl, add the broccoli, the red onion, the bacon, the Craisins, the apples, and the almonds and mix well to combine.

Step 5 -In a separate bowl, add the mayonnaise, the sugar, the white wine vinegar, the salt, and the pepper and whisk together until well-incorporated.

Step 6 -Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine.

Step 7 -Transfer the salad to the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 1 hour.

Step 8 -Serve.

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