Easy Recipe for Classic Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Title: Classic Broccoli Salad with Bacon Recipe Description: Join us as we prepare a delicious and easy Classic Broccoli Salad with Bacon, perfect for any occasion. This video will guide you through the simple steps to create a nutritious and tasty side dish featuring fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy homemade dressing. Whether you're meal prepping or looking for the perfect barbecue side, this recipe is sure to impress with its blend of textures and flavors. Don't miss out on making this irresistible salad that combines crunchiness, creaminess, and a tangy sweetness. Script: Hello, everyone! Today, we're diving into a delicious and easy recipe that's perfect for any occasion, the Classic Broccoli Salad with Bacon. Whether you're looking for a tasty side dish for your next barbecue or a nutritious addition to your meal prep, this recipe has got you covered. Let's get started! For this classic salad, you'll need fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, red onion, sharp cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and for the dressing, a mix of mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Simple ingredients that come together to create a burst of flavors. First things first, let's chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Remember, the key to a great broccoli salad is in the texture, so you want those florets to be small enough to eat easily but large enough to give a satisfying crunch. While you're chopping, have your bacon cooking until it's nice and crispy. Once done, let it cool and then crumble it into pieces. This will add a delightful crunch and a smoky flavor to the salad. In a large bowl, combine your chopped broccoli, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds. The combination of these ingredients not only adds a variety of textures but also layers of flavor that complement each other beautifully. Now, let's whisk together our dressing. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth. This creamy dressing will tie all our ingredients together, adding a tangy sweetness that makes this salad irresistible. Pour the dressing over your salad and toss until everything is well coated. For the best flavor, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together perfectly.