Broccoli Salad

This Broccoli Salad is loaded with flavor! The broccoli, bacon, raisins, toasted almonds, tossed with the homemade dressing is delicious in every bite! Such a simple side dish, this Broccoli Salad is a perfect addition to any party, picnic, BBQ, or potluck! It is great by itself for a simple lunch or as wonderful side.

When I go to potlucks, I am always a big fan of all the salads and casseroles that are amongst all the food there. This Broccoli Salad is always a favorite! I would say it is a staple for sure. Even for holidays!

This Broccoli Salad comes together so easily. There is a little bit of prep to get each ingredient ready for the salad, but in no time, this flavorful side dish is ready.

The sweet dressing is simple and just adds the right amount of sweetness to the salad. The combination of mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, and dill is so light and tasty on the salad.

The almond slices can be toasted easily in the oven for just a few minutes. They will turn a slightly light brown color and it gives them just the right amount of toasted flavor. The almonds add a great amount of crunch and texture to the salad.

For the broccoli, onions, celery, bacon, they need to be cut into small pieces. This just helps get more of all the flavors in each single bite!

Bring everything together in one bowl and mix it all together and this salad is ready to serve! If you love a good Broccoli Salad, you need to try this one! The flavor packed salad is sure to be a hit at any picnic, potluck, or holiday gathering!

Broccoli Salad

PRINTABLE RECIPE HERE

Ingredients for Broccoli Salad

1 cup mayonnaise 

1/3 cup sugar

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp dill

2 heads of broccoli, broken down into small florets

1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped into small pieces

1/3 cup toasted almond slices

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 cup celery, chopped

1 cup raisins

Directions for Broccoli Salad

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, and dill. Place the dressing in the refrigerator while preparing the rest of the salad. 

2. Prepare the almond slices by toasting them in the oven at 350F for 2-3 minutes. Be sure to watch them as they can burn easily. The almonds are toasted when they are slightly light brown. Simply lay out the almond slices on a small sheet pan to toast them in the oven. 

3. Using a large bowl, combine the broccoli, bacon, toasted almonds, green onions, celery, and raisins together. 

4. Add the dressing to on top of the salad ingredients and stir together until it is all well coated. 

5. Then it is ready to serve. 

This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

BLT Pasta Salad

The BLT Pasta Salad is a fun twist on a BLT and a salad! It is the combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes paired with a creamy dressing. This salad is paired with bowtie pasta to give it a fun twist.

I love having a BLT sandwich in the summer when I'm craving a light, simple meal. Put it in pasta salad form and you have the BLT Pasta salad!

Every bite of this BLT Pasta Salad makes me think of summer! But even if it isn't summer, it still is oh so good with an explosion of flavor and one that we like to make again and again. I always love a nice fresh salad and also BLT sandwiches. So this is a win win everytime!

Use fresh tomatoes and lettuce from the garden if you have it makes for another great meal using garden fresh produce. Or of course make it any time of the year with produce readily available at your local grocery store. Then paired with the homemade dressing that has just a great punch of flavor.

Just so fresh tasting! 

This salad is super simple to make and can be ready in just about 15 minutes. Enjoy a light, simple summer salad for lunch or dinner in no time to make.

So if you love BLTs, you have to try this delicious summer pasta salad idea....the BLT Pasta Salad! Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes with bowtie pasta and a creamy dressing with a little zip. All your favorite BLT sandwich toppings in a single bowl!

BLT Pasta Salad

PRINTABLE RECIPE HERE

Ingredients for BLT Pasta Salad

For the dressing: 

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream 

1 Tbsp milk

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

For the salad: 

8 oz. bowtie pasta

3-4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

1 pint grape tomatoes - cut in halves

1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions for BLT Pasta Salad 

1. First prepare the dressing for the salad by mixing together all the dressing ingredients and mix together until well combined and smooth. Set aside.

2. Prepare the pasta according to the package in a medium size pan. Drain and transfer to a large salad bowl when the pasta is done cooking. 

3. Meanwhile, prepare the other salad ingredients. chopped lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, cheddar cheese, cooked bacon crumbles. 

4. Add the prepared dressing to the salad ingredients. Toss all the salad ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing. 

5. Ready to serve.

Try these other pasta salads:

Garden Pasta Salad

This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers but all thoughts and opinions are my own.