Broccoli Salad

By cserumga

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped fine
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, florets cut into 1-inch pieces, stalks peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped coarse
• 1 large shallot, minced

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from cookscountry.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towel–lined plate.

2. Combine 4 cups water and 4 cups ice in large bowl. Bring 3 quarts water to boil in Dutch oven. Remove ½ cup boiling water and combine with raisins in small bowl; cover, let sit for 5 minutes, and drain.

3. Meanwhile, add broccoli stalks to boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Add florets and cook until slightly tender, about 1 minute. Drain broccoli and place in ice water to cool. Drain again, transfer to salad spinner, and spin dry.

4. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add broccoli, raisins, walnuts, and shallot to bowl with dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.