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!
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.
