Curried Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cashews

Elevate your salad game with this Curried Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cashews, a bold and irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Fresh, crunchy broccoli florets serve as the base, complemented by savory crumbled bacon, sweet raisins or dried cranberries, and buttery toasted cashews. A vibrant curry-infused dressing made with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, honey, and apple cider vinegar ties everything together for a zesty kick. This make-ahead side dish is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a refreshing meal prep option, offering a unique twist on traditional broccoli salad. Bursting with nutrients, smoky notes, and a touch of sweetness, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it chilled and watch it vanish from the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Broccoli florets
• 6 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
• 0.75 cup Unsalted cashews, toasted
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 0.5 cup Raisins or dried cranberries
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Curry powder
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the broccoli. Wash and dry 4 cups of broccoli florets, and cut them into small, bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 0.75 cups of unsalted cashews for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 3

Dice the red onion finely until you have 0.25 cups, and crumble 6 slices of cooked bacon into small pieces.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared broccoli florets, toasted cashews, crumbled bacon, 0.5 cups of raisins or dried cranberries, and diced red onion. Toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 5

In a separate medium bowl, make the dressing. Whisk together 0.75 cups of mayonnaise, 0.25 cups of plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of curry powder, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper until smooth.

Step 6

Pour the curry dressing over the broccoli mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step can be done up to 4 hours in advance if needed.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and taste for seasoning. Adjust with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a flavorful side dish or as a light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(921.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2613.7

Total Fat 197.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 236.6mg	0%
Sodium 2727.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 90.1g
Protein 59.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 355.3mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1787.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.2%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 26.1%