Bacon Ranch Broccoli Salad Food

BACON RANCH BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except mayonnaise in large bowl.
• Add mayonnaise; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 30 min. Stir before serving.

BROCCOLI BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combined chopped blanched broccoli, chopped cooked bacon, whole cherry tomatoes, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cooked sweet peas, cooked pasta shells.
• In a medium bowl, combine mayo and milk and add 1 or 2 tablespoons of dry Ranch mix. Mix well and taste to see if you need to add more dry Ranch mix to the dressing.
• Gradually add the salad dressing to the large bowl with the salad ingredients. Some people like lots of dressing on their salad, some don't - let your taste be your guide as far as how much dressing to add!

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON

Steps:

• Microwave 5 cups broccoli florets and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl, covered, 2 minutes. Combine 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1/2 thinly sliced shallot and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl; set aside. Cook 3 bacon slices in a skillet until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes; drain, then crumble. Stir 1 tablespoon bacon drippings and 3 tablespoons sour cream into the vinegar mixture. Toss with the broccoli, 1/3 cup dried cranberries and the bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

BACON BROCCOLI RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fry bacon crisp & crumble. You don't want it to still be hot when you add it to pasta salad.
• Boil pasta according to package instructions.
• While pasta is boiling, cut broccoli into bite size florets.
• Rinse pasta in cold water & drain.
• In large mixing bowl combine pasta, broccoli, olives, ranch dressing to taste, crumbled bacon and salt & pepper.
• (grated chees & grated carrots are nice variations.).
• Chill before serving. I like to make it the day before I plan to serve it.