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Paula Deen’s Broccoli Salad is loaded with fresh vegetable and tossed in a creamy dressing. Make this delicious salad for all your summer BBQ’s.

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Copycat Paula Deen’s Broccoli Salad Recipe:

If you are looking for a quick and easy summer salad, make this copycat broccoli salad. It is loaded with fresh ingredients and a made from scratch dressing.

Paul Deen’s Broccoli Salad is perfect for potlucks, BBQ’s and more. Make this mouth watering salad for a delicious, crowd pleasing dish.

Ingredients needed - broccoli, tomatoes, cheese, raisins, red onions, bacon, mayonnaise, sugar, white vinegar

Ingredients: 

  • Broccoli (cut into bite size pieces) 
  • Cherry Tomatoes (cut in half) 
  • Sharp Cheddar Cheese (cut into small chunks) 
  • Raisins 
  • Red Onions (diced) 
  • Bacon (cooked and crumbled) 
  • Mayonnaise 
  • Granulated Sugar 
  • White Vinegar 
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How to Make Paul Deen’s Broccoli Salad: 

  • Step 1 – Add the broccoli, tomatoes, cheese, crumbled bacon, onion and raisins to a large bowl.  Gently stir to combine the ingredients. 
Adding the ingredients together in a bowl
  • Step 2 – In a small bowl combine together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. 
Combining the dressing in a bowl
  • Step 3 – Pour the dressing mixture over the broccoli mixture and toss gently. 
Combining the ingredients together in a bowl
  • Step 4 – Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. 
  • Step 5 – Serve cold and enjoy.
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How to Store:

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  

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Recipe Tips:

  • Coat Ingredients – Make sure to coat remaining ingredients and stirring with the dressing.
  • Prepare Vegetables – We can easily prepare vegetables ahead of time. Wash broccoli and remove any tough stalks and large leaves.
  • Refrigerate – Make sure to allow the salad to refrigerate for at least an hour.
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Variations for Broccoli Salad by Paula Deen:

  • Add Nuts – You can easily add in some chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
  • Raisins – Substitute the raisins for dried cranberries.
  • Meat – For a hearty salad, mix in some BBQ Chicken.
  • Cheese – Feel free to change the cheese to smoked gouda or Swiss cheese.
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Print Recipe for Paula Deen’s Broccoli Salad:

Paula Deen’s Broccoli Salad

5 from 8 votes
Paula Deen's Broccoli Salad is loaded with fresh vegetable and tossed in a creamy dressing. Make this tasty salad for all your summer BBQ's.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8
Cuisine American
Course Side Dish
Calories 481

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Add the broccoli, tomatoes, cheese, raisins, onions and bacon to a large mixing bowl.ย  Gently stir to combine the ingredients.
  • In a separate small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.
  • Pour the dressing mixture over the broccoli mixture.ย  Stir to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve cold and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 481kcal, Carbohydrates 21g, Protein 12g, Fat 40g, Saturated Fat 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat 14g, Monounsaturated Fat 11g, Trans Fat 0.1g, Cholesterol 55mg, Sodium 538mg, Potassium 421mg, Fiber 3g, Sugar 8g, Vitamin A 830IU, Vitamin C 71mg, Calcium 246mg, Iron 1mg

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