Broccoli & Bacon Salad recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Broccoli & Bacon Salad Recipe

Inspired by Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'
Time30m
Serves6

Make Broccoli & Bacon Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Bacon

Dressing

Method

Preparation of Salad Base

  1. 1

    Prepare Broccoli

    Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly under cold water. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare Cherry Tomatoes

    Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half.

  3. 3

    Prepare Red Onion

    Peel the red onion and slice it thinly.

Cooking Bacon

  1. 4

    Cook Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess grease. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

Making Dressing

  1. 5

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.

Combining Salad

  1. 6

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the prepared broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled bacon. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

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