Broccoli Salad With Crisp Bacon Bits Recipe

Name: Broccoli Salad With Crisp Bacon Bits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads broccoli about 700 g, cleaned; 4 1/4 ounces bacon or pancetta, finely sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 7/8 cups dried tomatoes in oil, drained and cut into small pieces; 1 clove garlic crushed; 2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 heads broccoli about 700 g, cleaned
4 1/4 ounces bacon or pancetta, finely sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 7/8 cups dried tomatoes in oil, drained and cut into small pieces
1 clove garlic crushed
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
Remove the broccoli florets and cut them up into smaller ones. Finely slice the green stalks, discard the thick dry base.
2
Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, long enough to soften the broccoli but still leave it al dente OR in very little water in a microwave oven for 2-4 minutes on MAX (check after 2 minutes for crispness).
3
Drain it in a colander and leave to dry or wrap in a paper towel to dry (this is important because it will help the dressing cling to the broccoli).
4
Fry the bacon in olive oil on a medium heat until until crisp and golden.
5
Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon onto the paper towel, wrap and crumble it by gentle pressure. Use the leftover fat in the pan for the salad dressing(about 2 tablespoons).
6
Whisk all the dressing ingredients with and 2 tablespoons of the leftover fat in a mixing bowl.
7
Add the sliced dry tomatoes.
8
Place the broccoli in a salad bowl, add the dressing, sprinkle with crushed crispy bacon, season with salt and pepper. Toss thoroughly so the broccoli is evenly covered with the dressing.
9
Serve on its own or with grilled or roasted meat or fish.

493

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads broccoli about 700 g, cleaned, 4 1/4 ounces bacon or pancetta, finely sliced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 7/8 cups dried tomatoes in oil, drained and cut into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Salad With Crisp Bacon Bits falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Broccoli Salad With Crisp Bacon Bits

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