Best 5 Fruited Broccoli Salad Recipes

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Fruited broccoli salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet, tangy, and crunchy ingredients, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. The best part is that it's incredibly easy to make, so you can have a delicious and healthy salad on the table in no time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRUIT AND BROCCOLI BUFFET SALAD



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Another great salad for your next family fun night.

Provided by Crystal

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup grapeseed oil
⅓ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon poppy seeds
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ cup pecans
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 ½ cups bite-size broccoli florets
1 red apple, chopped
1 cup grapes, halved

Steps:

  • Beat grapeseed oil, sugar, cider vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, poppy seeds, paprika, and mustard together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth and creamy.
  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast pecans in hot skillet, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.; spread onto a cutting board to cool completely before chopping.
  • Toss orange sections, broccoli, apple, and grapes together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 6 hours.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 207.9 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

FRUITED BROCCOLI SALAD



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If you like broccoli salad, you'll love this luscious dairy version. READ MORE

Provided by Recipe By Dining In

Categories     Salads

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups broccoli florets
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/4 cup Gefen Mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced water chestnuts
1 tablespoon Kedem White Wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup or 1 small can Gefen Mandarin Oranges, drained

Steps:

  • Combine broccoli, raisins, and onions in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, combine remainder of ingredients. Stir well.
  • Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill thoroughly.

FRUITED BROCCOLI SALAD



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"My husband is not usually a salad eater," Jad Monson explains from Spooner, Wisconsin. "When I developed this sweet dressing and salad for him, he loved it and so have many others at church dinners, picnics and family gatherings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large bunch)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup green grapes, halved
1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup minced chives
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, broccoli, celery, grapes, almonds and chives. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and reserved juice. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 23g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BROCCOLI SALAD



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Broccoli Salad comes from Jane Hale of Desert Hot Springs, California. "This is a great make-ahead salad," Jane notes. "Keep frozen broccoli in your freezer, and you'll always have the fixings for a quick, delicious salad when company drops in."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced green onions with tops
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut broccoli, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, sugar, salt and pepper. Add celery and green onions; mix well. Add broccoli and toss gently to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

FRUIT AND BROCCOLI BUFFET SALAD



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The dressing in this salad is devine. I served this colourful salad buffet style at a recent family reunion

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Apple

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup olive oil (grapeseed oil or safflower oil)
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 oranges, peeled, seeded and sectioned
1 red apple, chopped
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup red grapes, halved (seedless or green grapes)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, vinegar, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, salt, poppy seeds, paprika and mustard. Set aside.
  • Salad: In a large bowl, combine oranges, apple, broccoli and grapes. Add dressing and gently toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, until chilled, or for up to 6 hours. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Variation: use a chopped red skinned pear in place of the apple and toasted hazelnuts or walnuts in place of the pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.8, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 205.2, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 22.3, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets.
  • For a sweeter salad, use ripe grapes.
  • If you don't have red onion, use a white or yellow onion.
  • For a crunchier salad, add some chopped walnuts or almonds.
  • For a more colorful salad, add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or basil.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Broccoli salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and tangy dressing, crunchy broccoli, and juicy grapes, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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