How to store broccoli salad: Broccoli salad can be stored in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. It should be kept in an airtight container or tightly covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the fridge. Avoid storing your broccoli salad near foods with strong odors. Broccoli absorbs the smells of foods around it. Lastly, be sure to give a good stir and add additional seasoning if desired before serving. If you’re feeling super ambitious and want to cook your own bacon, you’ll need to cook about 16 slices or 1 pound of bacon to crisp, then drain, and crumble to create 1 cup of crumbled bacon. While red onion can be pretty powerful, I think it’s an important flavor in this dish. I like to dice it finely so there aren’t huge chunks of it and only use just enough to add a hint of flavor. The recipe calls for 1/2 cup which should equal about 1/4 of a medium-sized red onion. If you find the onion to be super pungent, you can dice it and soak the onion in 1 cup of water mix

Recipe Swaps & Additions Once you’ve got the base, you can get a little creative with other flavors. I often like to add smoky bacon, like in this recipe. Add flavor and texture by adding cheese! A drier, firm, tangy cheese like feta or blue cheese works great. Fresh herbs are a great way to amp up the flavor, too. Chopped cilantro, basil, and parsley all will make delicious additions! Veg it up! Add in chopped green bell peppers, red bell peppers, or even cucumbers! Diced avocados are a delicious mix-in, too! You can swap the red wine vinegar for white wine vinegar or some fresh lemon juice or lime juice for a flavorful tang.

1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon white vinegar + enough milk to measure 1 cup 1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon lemon juice + enough milk to measure 1 cup 1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup buttermilk = 1 and ¾ teaspoon cream of tarter + 1 cup of milk

Rare: 120-125 degrees in the middle Medium rare: 130-135 degrees in the middle Medium: 140 degrees in the middle Well done: 160 degrees and over Add Russet potatoes wrapped in foil and bake for 1 hr with roast