Super easy broccoli salad

This is a great salad. It may help children and others to try broccoli. Whats not to love, bacon and broccoli together YUM!

to make a basic broccoli salad you will need

1 large bunch broccoli washed, then cut or broken into bite sized pieces (about 2 cups)

6 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled

 3-4 green onions sliced thin (or 1/4 cup chopped red onion)

1/2 cup grated cheese


toss together in a bowl, add dressing and stir to coat.

dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

This is the basic salad.


Additional ingredients can be added depending on what you have on hand. some suggestions are

1 cup frozen green peas thawed
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup red grapes (halved)

This salad comes together very quickly and can be served right away or be held over until the next day.