Best 3 Lightened Up Creamy Broccoli Salad Recipes

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CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD



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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

8 slices bacon
1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into florets
½ small red onion, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

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

LIGHT AND EASY BROCCOLI SALAD



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This is light broccoli salad is easy to make and delicious. The chopping, shredding, and slicing give it a nice variety of textures. Not the typical broccoli salad, sorry. No raisins!

Provided by JonMichel

Categories     Broccoli Salad

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 heads broccoli with long stems
3 medium carrots
½ medium sweet onion, minced
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup olive oil
½ cup white wine vinegar
1 medium lemon, juiced
½ cup salted roasted sunflower seeds
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Remove broccoli stems and set aside. Chop broccoli into small florets.
  • Attach the shredder blade to a food processor. Shred 1/2 of the broccoli stems and 1/2 of the carrots. Switch to the slicer blade and slice remaining broccoli stems and carrots. Dump contents of the food processor bowl into a large bowl with broccoli florets and onion.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour in with the veggies and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Taste and season with salt. Add sunflower seeds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

LIGHTENED-UP CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine the ice cubes, onions and 1 cup water in a small bowl. Let the onions soak for 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad, then drain and pat dry.Cook the bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings for the dressing. Finely chop the bacon strips and reserve.Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, reserved bacon drippings, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, onions and golden raisins to the dressing. Toss well, cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.Before serving, toss well and season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the chopped bacon and sunflower seeds.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 174

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