Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Toss

Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Toss

Accent the flavor of fresh broccoli with sweet raisins, smoky bacon, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.

Prep Time

15

Minutes

Total Time

15

Minutes

Makes

8

servings

Salad
3
cups fresh small broccoli florets
1/2
cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1/3
cup raisins
1/4
cup chopped red onion
4
slices precooked bacon or 1/3 cup real bacon pieces
Dressing
1/2
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2
tablespoons sugar
2
teaspoons lemon juice
  1. In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients except bacon.
  2. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
  3. Just before serving, heat bacon slices as directed on package until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble. Stir bacon into salad.
Makes 8 servings (1/2 cup each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
To save about 110 calories and 12 grams of fat per serving, substitute reduced-fat Cheddar cheese for the regular cheese and use fat-free mayonnaise.
Tip
Either golden or dark raisins will work this recipe.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 200
    • (Calories from Fat 130),
  • Total Fat 15g
    • (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 15mg;
  • Sodium 230mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 11g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars 8g),
  • Protein 5g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 0 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 1 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
    • 2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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