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Bacon Broccoli Salad with Blue Cheese and Grapes

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Mouth-watering Broccoli Salad recipe with bacon, grapes, blue cheese, and walnuts, in a Dijon cider vinaigrette. Sweet and savory broccoli bacon salad is perfect for any occasion, any season of the year!

broccoli salad dressing being poured over broccoli salad ingredients in glass bowl on gray surface
Blogpost Contents hide
1) Broccoli Bacon Salad
2) Broccoli Bacon Salad Ingredients
3) How to make broccoli salad
4) Should I steam the broccoli for broccoli salad?
5) How should I chop the broccoli for this salad?
6) How to make broccoli salad dressing
6.1) Recommended Tools
7) More scrumptious easy salad recipes
8) What to serve with broccoli bacon salad
9) Broccoli Bacon Salad with Grapes and Blue Cheese
9.1) Ingredients
9.2) RECIPE VIDEO
9.3) Recipe Instructions
9.4) RECIPE NOTES
10) SHOULD I STEAM THE BROCCOLI FOR BROCCOLI SALAD?
10.1) Nutrition

Broccoli Bacon Salad

When is the last time you took a bite of broccoli, bacon, grapes, walnuts, and blue cheese? If the answer is "never", you're missing out, my friend! When you combine bitter broccoli with savory bacon and salty blue cheese and sweet red grapes, all tossed in a sweet and spicy Dijon vinaigrette, well, the planets pretty much align!

Broccoli Bacon Salad Ingredients

* See full recipe below

  • broccoli florets
  • bacon
  • grapes
  • red onion
  • blue cheese (or gorgonzola)
  • walnuts
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • apple cider vinegar
  • maple syrup
  • Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper
Broccoli salad ingredients in individual glass bowls displayed on gray wood surface.

How to make broccoli salad

* see full recipe below

Step 1. Whip up that gorgeous sweet and savory cider-Dijon vinaigrette (so easy!)

Step 2. Chop the produce (or buy pre-cut produce).

Step 3. Cover and refrigerate the dressing and salad ingredients separately until ready to serve.

Step 4. To serve, toss the salad in the creamy vinaigrette and devour!

Should I steam the broccoli for broccoli salad?

I prefer to keep the broccoli raw in this salad however you are welcome to steam it if you prefer. If you do, I recommend lightly steaming followed by an ice bath (also called blanching). I enjoy the crunch of raw broccoli in this salad and I feel like I’m achieving my veggie quota in the most delicious way.

How should I chop the broccoli for this salad?

The key to eating raw broccoli in a salad is to chop the broccoli pieces small enough so you can get other ingredients on the same fork. This way, you won't find yourself endlessly chomping on a piece of broccoli, which would be kinda boring to the palate. This salad is all about balancing the flavors and textures.

Broccoli salad ingredients in piles in glass bowl with Bowl of walnuts nearby on gray wood surface

How to make broccoli salad dressing

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil whisking rigorously to form an emulsion (it will become thicker).
  3. Cover and refrigerate salad dressing until ready to serve. It will get thicker and creamier as it gets colder.
salad tongs tossing broccoli in glass bowl on gray wood surface

Recommended Tools

  • chef knife and cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • mixing bowls
  • serving utensils

More scrumptious easy salad recipes

  • BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado and Ranch
  • Macaroni Salad Recipe with Greek Yogurt Dressing
  • Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad
  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

What to serve with broccoli bacon salad

  • Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
  • Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs
  • Broiled Salmon
  • Baked Chicken Legs
  • Garlic Butter Grilled Salmon
Broccoli salad ingredients in piles in glass bowl with Bowl of walnuts and vinaigrette nearby on gray wood surface
Broccoli salad ingredients with broccoli salad dressing in glass bowl on gray wood surface

Broccoli Bacon Salad with Grapes and Blue Cheese

Mouth-watering Broccoli Salad recipe with bacon, grapes, blue cheese, and walnuts, in a Dijon cider vinaigrette. Sweet and savory broccoli bacon salad is perfect for any occasion, any season of the year!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 7 1-cup servings
Author: Traci - TheKitchenGirl.com

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets about 3/4 lb. broccoli
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Bacon about 6 strips or 2 oz.
  • 2 cups Red Grapes
  • 1/4 Red Onion 1/4 cup diced
  • 1/4 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts chopped

For the dressing (yield 1/2 cup)

  • 3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 tsp Dijon
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

RECIPE VIDEO

Recipe Instructions
 

For the salad

  • In a mixing bowl, combine BROCCOLI, GRAPES, BACON, ONIONS, BLUE CHEESE, and WALNUTS; chill until ready to use. * see recipe footnote about broccoli

For the dressing

  • Whisk together VINEGAR, MAPLE SYRUP, DIJON, SALT, and PEPPER; drizzle in OLIVE OIL and whisk rapidly to form creamy dressing; chill until ready to use.
  • To serve, toss broccoli salad with vinaigrette. Serve chilled.
Tried this recipe? I'd love your review!Visit the comments below and tell me how it went.

RECIPE NOTES

All salad components can be made in advance and stored separately up to two days.

SHOULD I STEAM THE BROCCOLI FOR BROCCOLI SALAD?

I prefer to keep the broccoli raw in this salad however you are welcome to steam it if you prefer. If you do, I recommend lightly steaming followed by an ice bath (also called blanching). I enjoy the crunch of raw broccoli in this salad and I feel like I’m achieving my veggie quota in the most delicious way.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition data provided as courtesy estimates using unbranded ingredients from a nutrition database. Please consult preferred resource for precise data.

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  1. Avatarjack says

    August 08, 2020 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    I am loving this recipe, that dressing is amazing 🙂

    Reply
    • The Kitchen GirlThe Kitchen Girl says

      August 08, 2020 at 9:32 am

      Thanks so much, Jack 🤩 Yes, the dressing really brings this broccoli salad together for a flavor party 🎉😋

  2. AvatarJacqueline Meldrum says

    August 08, 2020 at 9:08 am

    5 stars
    It's so colourful and broccoli is so good in salads. Perfect for the summer.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen GirlThe Kitchen Girl says

      August 08, 2020 at 9:31 am

      Thanks, Jacqueline...all color credit goes to the produce 🤩

  3. AvatarJB says

    July 25, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    5 stars
    Just had this broccoli salad with smoked pork loin for dinner tonight and it was a home run. It's easy, loaded with flavor, and goes perfect with roasted or smoked meats.

    Reply
    • The Kitchen GirlThe Kitchen Girl says

      July 25, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      🙌🏼 I'm so glad you love this broccoli salad as much as I do, JB 🤩 You're right, it IS perfect with smoked meats YUMMM

  4. AvatarPam Reimer says

    September 06, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    This beautiful and delicious salad is a regular at my house. It's super easy to prep the ingredients and just assemble whenever you are hungry. It also tastes great with a store bought strawberry vinaigrette dressing.

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      September 08, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      I'm SO glad to hear this, Pam! That dressing sounds amazing too 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to let me know...I appreciate you

  5. AvatarMel says

    November 05, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    Broccoli and blue cheese work so well together! Can I come for lunch? I'd love your salad!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      November 05, 2018 at 6:05 pm

      Haha thanks...grab a fork, Mel! 🙂

  6. AvatarKaryn says

    November 05, 2018 at 9:19 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious combo of ingredients. I especially love that you added broccoli..it's my favorite veg

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      November 05, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Thanks Karyn...right there with you on the broccoli love 🙂

  7. AvatarElaine Benoit says

    November 05, 2018 at 8:57 am

    5 stars
    I love everything about this broccoli salad! Love all the ingredients you've put together and can't wait to make it!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      November 05, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Thanks Elaine! Hope you love it! 😉

  8. AvatarVeena Azmanov says

    November 05, 2018 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    Salads are my all time favorite. Love the healthy options like walnuts, broccoli, grapes and off course also love Bacon and Cheese. I am already craving for it. Love the combination of the Salad dressing too.

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      November 05, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Thanks Veena! Love hearing that 🙂

  9. AvatarCliona Keane says

    November 05, 2018 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    This looks like it has so much crunch and texture to it! A delicious salad!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      November 05, 2018 at 9:41 am

      Thanks Cliona! Yes, all the crunch and texture is here 🙂

  10. AvatarWajeeha Nadeem says

    April 01, 2018 at 2:28 am

    5 stars
    I love all the textures going on in this salad. I'm actually not really into healthy eating, but I absolutely love broccoli. I love the addition of red grapes, they make the salad look gorgeous too. I'll be trying this salad very soon. Do you think slivered almonds in place of the walnuts would be a good addition? Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 01, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks so much Wajeeha! Yep, I think slivered almonds would be excellent in this salad, and they'd hold up well too (since they're thicker than sliced almonds). Hope you get to try it out...and LOVE it 🙂

  11. AvatarElizabeth says

    April 01, 2018 at 12:35 am

    5 stars
    What a wonderful variety of textures and flavours in this salad! I'll have to try it for myself soon!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 01, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth...hope you do get to try it! 🙂

  12. AvatarSally - My Custard Pie says

    March 31, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    5 stars
    What a fabulous combination of ingredients. Trying this on my OH - I think he'll be surprised.

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 01, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      Yay thanks Sally! Hope he loves it 🙂

  13. Avatarjillian says

    March 31, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    5 stars
    I love, love salads and blue cheese is a definite fav. addition too!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 01, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      Yay thanks Jillian! I'm pretty crazy about blue cheese too! 🙂

  14. AvatarSara Lehman says

    March 31, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a tasty salad! Can't wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      April 01, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      Yay Sara! Hope you love it! 🙂

  15. AvatarVeena Azmanov says

    March 26, 2018 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    Wow this salad looks very easy and delicious! I like that one of the ingredients is Broccoli. Because I love broccoli. I definitely want to try this salad! Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      March 27, 2018 at 6:56 am

      Thanks Veena, I'm with you on the broccoli love! Hope you get to try this one out! 🙂

  16. AvatarRae says

    March 26, 2018 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    You've hit a home run with this salad, it'll be absolutely perfect on a warm day when it's too hot to cook.

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      March 27, 2018 at 6:56 am

      Thanks Rae...bring on those warm days and all the salads 🙂

  17. AvatarLeslie says

    March 26, 2018 at 10:53 am

    5 stars
    I love the flavors here...smoky, salty, sweet, savory...so much going on in this salad. The colors are very appetizing, too!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      March 27, 2018 at 6:55 am

      Thanks Leslie...you're spot on about those flavors! One of my most favorite salads for sure 🙂

  18. AvatarGinny says

    March 26, 2018 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    Love all those grapes and broccoli in that salad. Those little bits of walnut sound perfect too!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      March 27, 2018 at 6:54 am

      Thanks so much Ginny! Yeah, this salad's all about that texture...and I am crazy for walnuts too! 🙂

  19. AvatarShashi at SavorySpin says

    March 26, 2018 at 10:07 am

    5 stars
    YES - YES - the planets most definitely align with this combo of bitter, savory, salty, and delightfully sweet! What a delicious combo of flavors AND textures!!

    Reply
    • Traci AntonovichTraci Antonovich says

      March 27, 2018 at 6:53 am

      Thanks Shashi! I love your enthusiasm about this recipe! I feel the same way 🙂

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