Broccoli salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side salad, main course, or even a dessert. It is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Broccoli salad is made with fresh broccoli florets, which are combined with a variety of other ingredients, such as bacon, cheese, nuts, and dried fruit. The salad is typically dressed with a mayonnaise-based dressing, but there are many variations on the classic recipe. No matter how you make it, broccoli salad is a surefire hit at any gathering.
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FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD
This is a yummy summer salad that uses an interesting combination of fruits, vegetables and meats. Before you decide you won't like it, try it. You'll be pleasantly surprised. You can add an extra head of broccoli, if you like.
Provided by Nora
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.
- To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 352.9 mg, Sugar 20.3 g
JEN'S BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON
A combined recipe of broccoli and seven-layer salad, this is the yummiest and best way to eat broccoli! There are so many ingredients you can add to this salad to make it your own personal, signature salad, but this is mine. Enjoy!
Provided by jen15
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Put broccoli florets into water just long enough to turn bright green, about 10 seconds. Remove and place immediately into a bowl of ice water. Let cool, about 5 minutes; drain.
- Combine broccoli, bacon, red onion, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese in a bowl.
- Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and sugar in a separate bowl. Mix until all ingredients are combined and smooth. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate overnight, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1179 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
BROCCOLI SALAD
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook over medium heat just until crisp; drain on paper towels.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch until bright green and slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Drain well, run under cold water to stop the cooking, and drain again.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, onion, sugar and raisins. Add the broccoli and toss the coat with the dressing. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Just before servings, fold in the sunflower kernels and the bacon pieces. Serve immediately.
CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD
This scrumptious salad is the best tasting broccoli salad, and the dressing really makes it.
Provided by Mark Simma
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble when cooled.
- Mix bacon, broccoli, onion, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves and dressing is smooth; pour over broccoli mixture. Toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 527.2 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
EASY BROCCOLI SALAD
After sampling this broccoli salad at a barbecue, the recipe was given to me without any measurements. I can toss to together, and it turns out great everytime. -Sara Sherlock, Pork Alice, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD
For a simple but sensational side dish, I throw together this refreshing broccoli salad with raisins. I adjusted a friend's recipe to cut a few calories. The raisins add sweetness, and the bacon gives it a nice crunch. -Angela Oelschlaeger, Tonganoxie, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, raisins and onion. In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
JAN'S BROCCOLI SALAD
Make and share this Jan's Broccoli Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JRuiz
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together and make the night before.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1508.1, Fat 101.2, SaturatedFat 28.9, Cholesterol 137.4, Sodium 2082.2, Carbohydrate 130, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 88.3, Protein 31.4
Tips:
- Choose fresh and crisp broccoli florets for the best flavor and texture.
- To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets or a food processor to chop them.
- If you don't have any red onion on hand, you can use a yellow or white onion instead.
- For a sweeter salad, use dried cranberries or raisins instead of bacon.
- To make a vegetarian version of the salad, omit the bacon and add an extra cup of chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or cucumbers.
- Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Broccoli salad is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or backyard barbecues. With its crunchy texture, sweet and savory flavors, and healthy ingredients, broccoli salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser.
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