Don’s Broccoli Salad

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My own twist on broccoli salad. A little bit of many different recipes. It took me several tries to get it how I like it. Hope you like it too.

Ready in: 2 hours 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 10

• 10 slices bacon
  
• 2 heads fresh chopped broccoli
  
• 1 cup shredded extra sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• 1/2 large red onion, chopped
  
• 1/3 cup white sugar
  
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  
• 1/4 cup milk
  
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
  
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or a 50-50 mix mayo and sour cream)
  
• 1 small can pineapple juice
  
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  

Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Extra time: 2 hours

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble or chop.

2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion.

3. Combine remaining ingredients, whisk throughly and pour over salad.

4. Cover, and refrigerate 2 hours, serve.