Crunchy, savory, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet, this Bacon & Broccoli Crunch Salad is a flavor bomb waiting to happen. It’s packed with fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, red onion, and a tangy-sweet dressing that brings it all together.
It stores like a dream in a mason jar—sealed air-tight with the Mason Genie, it stays fresh and gets even tastier as the flavors mingle. Plus, mason jars = built-in portion control (so you don’t accidentally eat the whole batch in one sitting). Just grab one and go—whether it’s lunch, meal prep, or a picnic hero in the making.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup sliced red cabbage
- 1 ½ cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ large red onion, chopped
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
Directions:
- Cook bacon on skillet until evenly browned and crispy. Allow to cool, then when cool enough to handle, crumble bacon into bits
- Chop up vegetables (broccoli, red cabbage, onion)
- Make the dressing: whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, lemon juice, celery seed, and dry mustard in a small bowl
- Combine vegetables, crumbled bacon bits, and cheese. Add dressing and toss to mix evenly.
- Transfer salad into mason jars and seal with the Mason Genie to maximize freshness. Pro Tip: Use our stainless steel funnel to transfer food without the mess!
- Refrigerate until ready to devour.
Storage: Fresh for up to 4 days in fridge when sealed with the Mason Genie.
Watch us make this recipe on instagram!
Why We Love It
- Meal prep friendly — stays crisp for days when sealed properly
- Portable — perfect for work lunches, road trips, or potlucks
- Customizable — swap bacon for smoked almonds, or cheddar for feta
- Crowd-pleaser — even picky eaters go back for seconds
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