Creamy Broccoli Salad with Eggs & Crispy Bacon

📝 Ingredients:

🥦 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (lightly blanched or raw if preferred)

🥚 3–4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced in halves or quarters

🥓 4 strips crispy cooked bacon, crumbled

🧅 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced

🌿 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onions

🧂 Salt & black pepper to taste

🍶 For the Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

1 tsp honey (optional)

Salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

Prepare the broccoli: Lightly steam or blanch the broccoli for 1–2 minutes (optional) for a more tender bite, then cool.

Mix the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayo, mustard, vinegar/lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.

Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, and eggs.

Add dressing: Gently toss with the creamy dressing until well coated.

Top it off: Sprinkle with crispy bacon and fresh chives.

Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving (optional but enhances flavor!).

🌟 Tip:

You can add shredded cheddar or sunflower seeds for an extra crunch!