Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight for You
Delightful Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad featuring crispy bacon and fresh broccoli, perfect for a quick and tasty dish.
Equipment
- Skillet
- large bowl
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towel
Ingredients
Bacon and Vegetables
- 5 slices thick-cut bacon cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (about 9 ounces)
- 1 pound broccoli florets cut into rough ½- to ¾-inch pieces (about 7 cups)
- ½ medium red onion finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
- 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cut into ¼-inch cubes (about ½ cup)
Dressing
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Salad Preparation
- Place 5 thick-cut bacon pieces in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the rendered bacon fat to a large bowl and discard the remaining fat. Add ranch dressing, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper to the bacon fat and whisk to combine.
- Add broccoli floret pieces, finely chopped medium red onion, and sharp cheddar cheese cubes to the bowl of dressing.
- Coarsely chop the bacon, add half to the bowl, and toss until well-combined. Garnish with the remaining bacon, and serve either at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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