Broccoli salad is another family favorite. My husband doesn’t typically like deli salads that have a ton of mayo in them, so creamy cole slaw and potato salad only make rare appearances in our household. But for some reason, he likes this broccoli salad. I think the sugar disguises the taste of the mayo enough for him to like it!
I haven’t made this too often as it’s readily available at any grocery deli around, but I decided to add some favorite Wisconsin ingredients and make my own version, packed with cheddar cheese, cranberries and bacon! A few Wisconsin favorites.
Evelyn was not a huge fan. Waaaay to many veggies in it for her. So she got spagetti instead. Ahhh, toddlers. How do you all get your toddlers to eat their vegetables?
- 1/2 head cauliflower
- 3 small heads broccoli
- 4oz cheddar cheese
- 2.8oz bacon bits
- 1 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2oz dried cranberries
- 2oz walnuts
- 1-2 stalks green onion
- salt & pepper
- Chop cauliflower, broccoli, cheese, onions and walnuts and add to mixing bowl.
- Add bacon bits, mayo, sugar and cranberries.
- Mix and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Buy the real bacon bits or fry up your own and chop it in. Just don't buy the flavored bacon bits (yuck)!
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My mom makes a version of this that I love, but I’m interested to try your recipe! We never used the cranberries or nuts but that sounds great!
It’s always fun to shake things up!
Looks yummy – my husband loves broccoli and I’m sure he’d love this! As far as getting your toddler to eat veggies, when you find out the secret, let me know. I have a 13 month old and a 7 year old that won’t touch veggies!
This looks delicious. I have never had this but love all the components. I’m going to pin for later and add it to my menu!
This looks soooo good. I’m going to add this to my menu for next week!
I love broccoli salad and this had all of my favorite flavors in it.
Hmmmm, another yummy recipe! Love this one…
http://www.my-cutie-pie.com
Fantastic flavors going on here. YUM!
Great recipe! I’m always looking for good summer sides. I saved it to make this year.
This looks delicious! Great for a cookout or potluck.
I love how your little one is right in there, looks so perfect for the whole family! Yum!
Well this looks amazing! I’m gonna have to try it soon! Thanks for sharing.
YAS! Bacon bits on broccoli makes the broccoli salad spectacular! So easy and delicious! Great recipe.
This looks amazing!! I love broccoli salad but have never had it like this. Can’t wait to give it a try!
This looks so nice and I love that you admitted your daughter didn’t like it, mine wouldn’t either! This is definitely one for my husband and I to try though.
She is horrible about eating veggies!