Broccoli Corn Salad
Crunchy, salty and sweet…broccoli, corn, red peppers and bacon come together to make the best summer salad! Add a slightly sweet dressing to these crisp veggies and you’ll have a delicious side dish for any summer meal. Broccoli Corn Salad is the perfect pairing for BBQ spareribs, grilled chicken or a juicy burger. Another one of summer’s best recipes!
This colorful summer salad is a great mixture of fresh veggies with a little bacon added to the mix, how can you go wrong? Pair it with BBQ Pork Spareribs or Sweet and Spicy Sliders for a flavorful summer meal.
Broccoli Corn Salad Recipe
What’s needed?
- broccoli, cut into small pieces
- sweet corn, canned (or cooked fresh corn)
- bacon, crumbled
- red pepper, chopped
- carrots, shredded
For the dressing?
- mayonnaise
- milk
- apple cider vinegar
- sugar
- salt and pepper
How to make Broccoli Corn Salad?
- Place the chopped vegetables and bacon in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Stir the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir until coated. Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. Add salt as needed.
What can I do with broccoli stems?
Don’t throw them away! The broccoli stems have great flavor and can be used in a variety of other dishes. Here are a few suggestions:
- You can chop them to the same size as your florets and add them to the salad. They are crunchy and delicious, not to mention full of vitamins and nutrients.
- Peel and chop the stems. Blanch for one minute in boiling water. Drain and place them in a plastic bag. Place the bag in the freezer. Use the broccoli stems in soups, like Cheesy Broccoli Soup, or add them to stews and casseroles. Anything that calls for peas or green beans, you can easily use broccoli stems instead.
- If used raw, you can add them to salads or breakfast dishes, like an omelet. Simply saute with a little bit of olive oil and add them to the middle of an omelet or quiche with some shredded cheese. Check out this recipe for Cheesy Broccoli and Bacon Quiche. So, so good!
What can I add to Broccoli Corn Salad?
There are several additions you can make to this yummy summer side dish. Here are a few ways to change it up. Make sure to leave me a comment below with your favorite additions.
- Try adding tiny cubes of ham instead of bacon. It provides that salty flavor that we so often crave in the summer.
- We like this summer salad with sunflower seeds. It gives the salad great crunch and a nutty flavor.
- Pasta is one of our favorite additions to this crunchy salad, it makes the salad more substantial and filling. Simply boil the pasta according to the box instructions, drain and cool before adding to the salad. Stir all until combined and you’ll have a delicious summer side dish. You may want to add more dressing to the salad.
Broccoli Corn Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli, small pieces
- 2 cups sweet corn, canned
- 3 ounces bacon , crumbled
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 cup red pepper, chopped
For the dressing:
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chopped vegetables and bacon in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- Stir the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir until coated. Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. Add salt as needed.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
Notes
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- Try adding tiny cubes of ham instead of bacon. It provides that salty flavor that we so often crave in the summer.
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- We like this summer salad with sunflower seeds. It gives the salad great crunch and a nutty flavor.
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- Pasta is one of our favorite additions to this crunchy salad, it makes the salad more substantial and filling. Simply boil the pasta according to the box instructions, drain and cool before adding to the salad. Stir all until combined and you’ll have a delicious summer side dish. You may want to add more dressing to the salad.