Creamy Broccoli Carrot Salad

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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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This Creamy Broccoli Carrot Salad is both a palate- and an eye-pleaser! The added crunch from the nuts and bacon to hearty vegetables is a welcome addition.

Ingredients
1-1/2 heads broccoli
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 cup finely diced cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, preferable toasted
3 to 4 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons apple cider or champagne vinegar
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse broccoli and cut florets into bite-size pieces. (Reserve the stems for another use.) Steam broccoli, then toss with salt, to taste. Cool completely.
  2. Add cooled broccoli to a large bowl. Add cheese, carrots, walnuts, bacon, and onions. Toss to mix, then refrigerate.
  3. One to 2 hours before serving, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl and whisk to blend.
  4. Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss well. Taste, adding more seasonings, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors

The Almanac Editors and Staff

Under the guiding hand of its first editor, Robert B. Thomas, the premiere issue of The Old Farmer’s Almanac was published in 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.Today, the Almanac...