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Ingredients
Salad
- Kosher salt
- 3 heads broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 c. cheddar, shredded
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. toasted sliced almonds
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives
Dressing
- 2/3 c. mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- In a medium pot or saucepan, bring 6 cups of salted water to a boil. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare a large bowl with ice water.
- Add broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook until tender, 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately place in the prepared bowl of ice water. When cool, spin the broccoli in a salad spinner. You will need to spin it at least twice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk to combine dressing ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and pour over dressing. Toss until ingredients are combined and fully coated in dressing. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition (per serving): 428 calories, 12 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 39 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 710 mg sodium