Loaded Broccoli Salad

By J. Gagliardi

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup red onion, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 8 slices bacon
• 1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Cook Bacon until crispy
Combine broccoli, red onion, grapes and celery in large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar and apple cider vinegar.
Drain bacon slices on paper towel. Crumble 7 slices of bacon and mix into broccoli mixture
Crumble remaining bacon and mix into dressing. Pour dressing over broccoli and toss together.
Mix in slivered almonds so everything is thoroughly coated, then cover bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving so flavors combine.