Broccoli Salad for a Crowd

A sweet and spicy mayonnaise dressing coats this quick and easy broccoli salad for a crowd, complete with trail mix and crispy bacon.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 354 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 pound bacon
• 12 cups fresh broccoli florets, or more to taste
• 3 cups fruit and nut trail mix
• 0.25 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 cups mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®)
• 3 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot), or more to taste
• 0.5 large red onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and hot sauce in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside to allow sugar to dissolve into dressing.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Crumble.

Step 3

Combine crumbled bacon, broccoli, trail mix, and red onion in a large serving bowl. Add dressing and toss thoroughly.