Ingredients:

  • 500g fresh broccoli florets, cut into very small, uniform florets
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon, fried until deep brown and shatter crisp and crumbled (approx. 225g raw)
  • 60g red onion, very finely diced
  • 150g red seedless grapes, halved
  • 65g sunflower seeds
  • 55g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 240ml whole egg mayonnaise
  • 30ml apple cider vinegar
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Chop the 500g of broccoli into very small, uniform florets. Wash thoroughly and use a salad spinner to ensure they are bone dry to allow the dressing to adhere. Note: Wet broccoli is the number one cause of a bland, watery salad.
  2. Fry the 8 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until deep brown and shatter crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  3. In a small glass jar or mixing bowl, whisk together the 240ml mayonnaise, 30ml apple cider vinegar, 50g sugar, salt, and pepper until the dressing is fully emulsified and smooth.
  4. Dice the 60g of red onion very finely. Note: Large chunks of raw onion can overpower the delicate grapes.
  5. Halve the 150g of grapes and shred the 55g of cheddar cheese.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, halved grapes, 65g sunflower seeds, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad base and toss thoroughly with a spatula to ensure every floret is coated in the velvety dressing. Look for a glossy sheen on every piece.
  8. Apply the 'Cold Cure' technique: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. This allows the acids to soften the broccoli's exterior while maintaining its internal snap.
  9. Give the salad one final toss before serving to redistribute any dressing that may have settled.
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