Creamy Broccoli Salad with Eggs is loaded with crunchy salad ingredients, coated with a tangy mayo and vinegar dressing, and provides a boost of protein thanks to the salty cooked bacon pieces and the hard-boiled eggs.
Enjoy this well-balanced salad as a complete meal or serve it alongside some grilled kebabs, or sliced chicken breast.
RECIPE TIPS
- Leftover creamy broccoli salad will last in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Store it in an airtight container or wrap your salad bowl tightly in plastic wrap.
- Easily modify your salad by swapping out the bacon for chopped (or shredded) chicken breast. You can also use a full-fat or reduced-fat mayo and add another cheese of your choice.
- The eggs together with the bacon provide a delicious and nutritious source of protein to this salad. If you don’t enjoy hard-boiled eggs, simply leave them out.
Creamy Broccoli Salad with Eggs
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar until well combined. Set aside.
- Stir together the broccoli, red onion, cheddar cheese, sunflower kernels, bacon, and eggs in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir until all the broccoli is coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH THIS CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD WITH EGGS?
The great thing about this salad is that it’s pretty much a meal in and of itself. With that said, you could add the following to your broccoli and eggs salad:
- Serve freshly baked Homemade Dinner Rolls or Cheesy Pull Apart Bread alongside your salad;
- Adding crunchy croutons to this salad is another delicious option that’ll provide another layer of crunchy texture;
- Marinated vegetables as a side to your salad is a great way to bulk up your meal, especially helpful if you need to stretch this meal out to accommodate more people.
- Get a protein boost by serving your Creamy Broccoli Salad with oven baked chicken breast or these Lemon Grilled Chicken Kabobs.
CAN I MAKE THIS BROCCOLI AND EGGS SALAD IN ADVANCE?
- Yes, you can, although I always prefer salad that is as crisp as possible and therefore serve it immediately after assembling.
- If you do opt to make this salad ahead of time, it’s best to do so the night or day before, storing it in the refrigerator in an airtight container or in a salad bowl with plastic wrap covering the top tightly.
- You could also prepare the salad ingredients separately and then leave the assembling of your salad just prior to serving.
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Creamy Broccoli Salad with Eggs
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Creamy Broccoli Salad with Eggs is loaded with crunchy salad ingredients and coated with a tangy mayo and vinegar dressing.
Course:
Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
healthy
Keyword:
bbq
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 broccoli heads roughly chopped
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sunflower kernels
- 5 strips bacon cooked and chopped
- 3 hard boiled eggs chopped
Instructions
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Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar until well combined. Set aside.
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Stir together the broccoli, red onion, cheddar cheese, sunflower kernels, bacon, and eggs in a large bowl.
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Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and stir until all the broccoli is coated.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
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