Broccoli Salad is a perfect cold summer salad when trying to beat the summer heat by chillin’ at a backyard barbecue, picnic, or potluck.
The theme for this week’s #SundaySupper event, hosted by Alaiyo of Pescetarian Journal, is Summer Chillin’, which means we are sharing recipes for food served cold to beat the summer heat.
For this Summer Chillin’ event, I’m sharing one of my Broccoli Salad recipes. Even if you are not a broccoli fan, you will love this salad. It is slightly sweet, crunchy, and delicious. It combines broccoli, bacon, cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts in a slightly sweet tangy mayonnaise and greek yogurt sauce.
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- 8 slices bacon, cooked and drained
- 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
- ½ large red onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup light mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1½ cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, bacon and onion.
- Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, sugar. Combine dressing with salad.
- Stir in cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts.
- Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Today’s Sunday Supper recipes
I’m excited to be participating in the Sunday Supper event. I think the movement to get families back around the dinner table is a fantastic idea. Below are some wonderful recipes from the Sunday Supper bloggers to inspire you to have a wonder family dinner this Sunday.
Brisk Beverages
- Blackberry and Peach Sparkling {Camping} Sangria from Simply Healthy Family
- Mocha Madness Milkshake from Desserts Required
- Savory Salted Cumin Mint Lassi With Greek Yogurt from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Skinny Watermelon Mojito from Peanut Butter & Peppers
- Southern Sweet Tea from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Strawberry Mango White Sangria from The Texan New Yorker
- The Polar Cap Drink from Seduction in the Kitchen
- Vanilla Root Beer Cream Soda from Feed Me, Seymour
Chilled Starters
- Avocado Hummus Dip from Shockingly Delicious
- Bak Kwa (Grilled Chili Pork Jerky) from Food Lust People Love
- Cucumber-Watercress Soup – Gazpacho Style from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Gazpacho from Jelly Toast
- Green Gazpacho from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Rabarbersuppe Med Vin (Danish Rhubarb Wine Soup from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Mexican Flag Guacamole from What Smells So Good?
- Polish Chilled Beet Soup (Chlodnik) from Curious Cuisiniere
- Tuna Tartare from Kimchi Mom
- White Gazpacho from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Snappy Salads and Sides
- Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad from Neighborfood
- Broccoli Salad from Flavor Mosaic
- Cantaloupe Risotto from Confessions of A Culinary Diva
- Cold Peanut Noodles from girlichef
- Korean Salad from Noshing With The Nolands
- Layered Salad with Green Goddess Dressing from Delaware Girl Eats
- Pesto Pasta Salad from Supper for a Steal
- Picnic Orzo Salad from A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
- Spinach Salad with Curried Apple and Cashew Dressing from Peaceful Cooking
- Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch
- Tuna and Potato Salad from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Quinoa Fruit Salad with a Creamy Yogurt Dressing from Simply Gourmet
- Watermelon, Mango and Arugula Salad from Take a Bite Out of Boca
Refreshing Main Dishes
- Buffalo and Blue Cheese Chicken Salad from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad from Cookin’ Mimi
- Jalapeno Ham Salad from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Shrimp Ceviche from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Surimi Salad from Pescetarian Journal
- Zucchini Lasagna from Nosh My Way
Cool Confections
- Berry Ice Cream Bomb from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Cherry Cream Cheese Ice Cream from Magnolia Days
- Lemon Curd Parfait from Life Tastes Good
- Lemon Thyme Ice Pops from Country Girl in the Village
- Mocha Latte Ice Cream from The Foodie Army Wife
- No Maker Required Berry Ice Cream from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- No-Bake Penuche Drop Cookies from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- No-Bake Raspberry and Japanese Yuzu Citrus Bars from NinjaBaking.com
- No Churn Lemon Ice Cream {Dairy Free} from Healthy. Delicious.
- Nutella and Pistachio Gelato from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Olive Oil Gelato from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Pluot Ice Cream from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Raspberries and Cream Panna Cotta from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Salted Caramel Gelato from Manu’s Menu
- Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Pie from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches from The Redhead Baker
- Trio of Fruity Ice Cream Toppings from Foxes Love Lemons
- Vanilla Bean Chia Seed Pudding from Pies and Plots
- White Chocolate Fruit Dip from Hezzi D’s Book and Cooks
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Mmmm, I love this kind of salad! Plus, Bacon… 🙂
Ha ha! Everything is better with bacon!
I’m a huge fan of broccoli salad…and I always substitute dried cranberries for raisins, too! You’ve given me a huge craving!!
Hi Liz! I’m so glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by!
This is one of my all-time favorite salads and why or why haven’t I made it this Summer.
Yes. You can’t go wrong with this salad.
This was always a staple at our street parties! Love it
We love this salad too!
yummmmmm!!! This girl loves broccoli, but you sucked me in with the bacon for sure!! Sounds delicious, Michele!!
Yep! Bacon makes everything better! 🙂
You had me at bacon! What a gorgeous salad!
Thanks Danielle! The bacon always does it.
You know what? I am making this recipe without a doubt. Love it and so colorful too.
Hi Marlene! I hope you like it!
This could be a main course for me! I love all the ingredients in this salad. Pinned to make ASAP!
Thanks Gwen!
This is such a great salad, I love it!! Huge YUM!!
Thanks Tara!
Broccoli salad is one of my favorite, but I have never made it. I can’t wait to finally make it myself. Definitely needs to happen this summer.
A family favorite and one of the first salads I ever learned to make on my own. Thanks for sharing.
Yes. This is one of our family favorites too.
You know, I’ve never made broccoli salad either, and I don’t know why not! Now that I have a recipe (minus the bacon since I’m a pescetarian), there’s no excuse not to make it this summer!
I highly recommend making it! It is a classic.
I love broccoli salad. But I’ve never thought to add cranberries to it! A perfect addition!
Hi Kim! We love it too. We prefer the cranberries over raisins.
This so reminds me of a broccoli salad my mom would make growing up; and of course I was the picky child who hated it. But, she didn’t put bacon in it. So, there you go. I am making myself eat more broccoli, so I’m definitely trying your recipe. Thanks!
Hi Julie! This broccoli salad is tradition. I just add the bacon and dried cranberries instead of raisins.
This sounds so good! When are you bring it by my house? I’ll even leave the door open if I’m not able to be here when you come. Or I guess I might just have to make it myself. HUGS
LOL Cheryl! For the right price (that covers airfare, hotel an other travel costs), but it might be easier to make at home.
I love these kinds of salads. You play around with so many great textures and flavors in this, it sounds awesome.
Thanks Shaina!
This looks fabulous and so healthy!
Thank you!
This looks so good, really good.
Thanks Patty!
Yep! Love everything about this salad!!!
Me too!
What a gorgeous Broccoli Salad! So lovely!
Thank you Serena!
There’s nothing like a good broccoli salad! I love the addition of cranberries and nuts, yummy!
Thanks Hezzi. I agree completely!
Michele…what a beautiful salad! I love the bright colors making it the perfect dish for summer entertaining. Thank you for another wonderful recipe!
I would gobble this salad up in a minute!
well I know what I’m doing with my next head of broccoli! Thanks for sharing!
what can i use to replace yogurt and red wine? also do you cook the broccoli?
Hi Megan,
You could use mayonnaise and any other type of vinegar. I did not use red wine itself, just used red wine vinegar. However, any other vinegar would work. And no, the broccoli is not cooked. This is a cold salad made with raw broccoli.