A Better Broccoli Salad

Brown sugar bacon

• 6 bacon slices
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Quick pickled shallots

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Creamy Sweet and Tangy Dressing

• Whisk together~
• 1/3 cup cup real mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon Maldon salt
• Dash of ground white pepper

• 3 cups broccoli heads, trimmed into bite sized pieces
  

Brown sugar bacon

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and line bottom tray and top rack of a broiler pan with aluminum foil.

2. Arrange bacon slices on foil-lined top and sprinkle with brown sugar.

3. Cook in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bacon is cooked through, checking occasionally and rotating broiler pan if necessary. Let cool slightly, then transfer to plastic cutting board and cut slices in bite-sized pieces.

Quick pickled shallots

Combine all ingredients in a jar, cover tightly and shake. (Can be made ahead and refrigerated.)

Creamy Sweet and Tangy Dressing

Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.

Smoked Gouda Cubes

Cut smoked gouda into small cubes. You need about 1 cup.

Toss broccoli, smoked gouda cubes, Brown Sugar Bacon bits and Quick-pickled Shallots with enough dressing to coat.

Please enjoy!