Broccoli-and-Bacon Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

Broccoli and bacon, of course, but also raisins and cashews in a salad dressed with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. You won't believe how good it is!

Ingredients

2 pounds broccoli florets
10 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar

Directions

1 Make salad: Toss together broccoli, bacon, red onion, raisins, cashews, and water chestnuts in a large bowl until well combined.
2 Make dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
3 Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until dressing sets, at least 4 hours.