Kathy's Marvelous Broccoli Salad

By kathya5084

This is an adaptation of a Marvelous Broccoli Salad I found years ago. I changed the type of vinegar and added sesame oil which gives it a little peanut flavor. To change it up you can add toasted slivered almonds and tomatoes or grapes or use green onion in place of the red.

Ingredients

• Salad
• 1 bunch broccoli, heads separated into small pieces (5 cups florets)
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 medium purple onion, sliced in rings or chopped
• 8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
• Dressing
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• Optional
• Toasted slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup halved cherry/grape tomatoes
• OR
• 1/2 cup halved red seedless grapes

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients for salad.
Combine dressing ingredients. Whisking well to dissolve sugar.
Toss and serve. I think it's better made an hour or so ahead of time, flipping the container to evenly coat the ingredients.
Calories:
312 per 1 cup serving