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Broccoli Raisin Salad with Bacon

This broccoli raisin salad with bacon is fresh, flavorful, sweet, and savory! It's the perfect quick barbecue or holiday side with only 7 ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 289 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 6 cups Broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces (2-3 heads)
  • 6 strips Bacon fully cooked, cooled, and crumbled
  • ⅔ cups Raisins or sweetened dried cranberries
  • ⅓ cup Red onion finely chopped
  • ¾ cup Mayonnaise creamy goodness to hold it all together
  • 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar gives it that bright tangy pop
  • 3 tablespoons Maple syrup for a sweet kiss that balances everything out

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • First, you toss the broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, raisins or cranberries, and diced red onion into a large bowl. Get it good and mixed but gentle since you wanna keep that crunch intact.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, and maple syrup until the dressing looks smooth and inviting.
  • Pour that dressing straight over the broccoli mixture, then toss everything really well so each bit gets coated in the creamy blend.
  • Now here’s a little trick with the pressure cooker: you can actually steam the broccoli first for just a minute or two to soften it slightly without losing bite.
  • Pop the broccoli in the basket inside the cooker with a cup or so of water below to create that lovely broth depth. Seal it up and set your cooker to high pressure for 1 minute—yeah, barely any time at all.
  • After the timer's up, let that natural release happen slowly so flavors settle in without making it soggy.
  • Take out the broccoli gently, then toss it with your bacon-raisins mixture and dressing again. Cover and toss in the fridge at least 30 minutes to let those flavors mingle and blend real good.

Notes

See the blog post for substitutions, expert tips, and more photos! Storage: Store leftover broccoli raisin salad with bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best texture, assemble just before serving. For individual servings and meal prep, store the dressing separately and combine when you're ready to eat.