If you're looking for a side dish that's both delicious and nutritious, Mardi Gras Broccoli Salad is the perfect choice. This vibrant salad is made with fresh broccoli, colorful vegetables, and a creamy dressing that's bursting with flavor. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MARTIE'S BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON AND CHEESE
This broccoli salad recipe is from my mother-in-law Martie and is always a crowd pleaser at family events and church picnics. The combination of bacon, cheese, and raisins gives it a sweet and salty taste.
Provided by Kevin Gorton
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Crumble into a small bowl.
- Cut broccoli into florets, dice up the stems, and put all into a large bowl. Mix in onion. Add raisins and Cheddar cheese. Stir in crumbled bacon.
- Combine mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour over broccoli mixture. Mix until completely covered. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 491 mg, Sugar 13.4 g
BROCCOLI SALAD
This side is from Mabel's BBQ, located in Cleveland and Las Vegas.
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk to combine the buttermilk, yogurt, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, nutmeg and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the broccoli, peanuts, cherries and scallions.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
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.
MARTIN'S BROCCOLI SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the dressing: Whisk together the mayo, sugar and vinegar in a large bowl.
- For the salad mix: Toss the broccoli, cheese, pecans, cranberries, green onions and bacon in a large bowl. Fold in the dressing until mixed thoroughly. Enjoy.
BROCCOLI MADALINE SALAD
Broccoli Madaline is a great salad. It is already loved by thousands of people. I should know because I used to make it almost every day for Piccadilly. I would have customers beg me for the recipe. It would fly off the serving line. I did cut the recipe down form the original. Also I made sure to put it into my own words. I don't want any one to get into trouble with the copyright. I hope everyone enjoys this.
Provided by Kim7459
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and drain broccoli.
- Cut broccoli into bite size pieces.
- Put broccoli into a bowl.
- Add shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Chop purple onion fine.
- Add to above ingredients.
- Add raisins and bacon bits and mix all ingredients well.
- Dressing: Mix mayo, sugar, and white vinegar well.
- Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
MY COUSIN MAXI'S BROCCOLI SALAD
My cousin makes this recipe for all family gatherings. I was craving this salad and since we are on lockdown due to the Coronavirus (and there are no family get-togethers), I decided to make a smaller batch. This was just enough for 2 servings each for hubby and myself.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
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 once cool enough to handle.
- Combine bacon, broccoli, raisins, green onions, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
- Stir mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar together. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss until well combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 23.1 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 450.8 mg, Sugar 25.2 g
MANDARIN BROCCOLI SALAD
Sweet, crunchy and colorful, this salad has a fresh mix of textures and flavors. It tastes even better when you chill it overnight, if you can wait that long. -Margaret Allen, Abingdon, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; set aside. In a salad bowl, combine broccoli, onion, raisins and pecans. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Gently stir in oranges. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MARVELOUS BROCCOLI SALAD!
Make and share this Marvelous Broccoli Salad! recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Christine
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients for salad.
- Combine dressing ingredients.
- Add to salad just before serving and toss.
MARINATED BROCCOLI SALAD
Martha Smith relies on bottled salad dressing to flavor this crunchy veggie combination. "A bowlful makes a nice presentation at the table," promises the Rockledge, Georgia cook. "You're the only person who has to know how simple it is to make!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the broccoli, carrots, onions, olive and pimientos. Add dressing and sugar; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, turning occasionally. , Just before serving, transfer to a serving bowl; stir in walnuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROCCOLI SALAD
It is easy to understand why broccoli salad is a mainstay of potluck dinners and community gatherings. Not only is it a crowd-pleaser, but also raw broccoli is a clever make-ahead ingredient because it maintains its hardy texture and crunch over time. (This Southern-inspired recipe can be made up to 24 hours ahead, then stored in the fridge.) While most traditional Southern broccoli salads feature a creamy mayonnaise dressing and are finished with bacon bits and grated cheese, this vegan riff offers a punchy vinegar mixture that serves as a quick pickling liquid for the onions and raisins before it's used as the final dressing. If you are making this salad in advance, leave the toasted almonds out until you are ready to eat.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories lunch, weeknight, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Place raisins and red onion in a small bowl. Add vinegar, sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons of water, and toss to combine. Leave to pickle for 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Peel the woody exterior from the broccoli stalks and discard. Chop the stalks into ½-inch pieces. Chop the broccoli florets into ½-inch pieces. (The pieces do not have to be uniform or the same shape.) Place all the broccoli into a large mixing bowl.
- After 10 minutes, finish the dressing by adding the olive oil and sesame oil to the bowl with the pickling raisins and red onion, and stir well to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed. It should be tangy, slightly sweet and a little salty.
- Add the raisin-and-onion dressing to the broccoli along with the apple and scallions. Using two large spoons, toss well so that everything is well coated. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Taste to make sure you are happy with the seasonings, adding more if needed.
- When you are ready to eat, add the almonds and grapes (if using), and gently toss. Serve at room temperature.
ITALIAN BROCCOLI SALAD
This adaptable make-ahead salad is a great instant lunch or side dish. It starts with raw broccoli florets and stems, thinly sliced into irregular shapes to create many textures. As the broccoli sits with salt and vinegar, it softens and becomes slaw. Its mellow flavor is contrasted by the loud ingredients typically found in an Italian sub or chopped salad, like shallots, pickled peppers, olives and provolone. Feel free to add more protein in the form of cured meats, chickpeas, lentils or mozzarella; vegetables like sweet tomatoes or iceberg lettuce; or basil.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse the sliced shallot under cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
- Cut the stalks away from the broccoli heads. Using a knife or vegetable peeler, remove the fibrous outer layer of the stalks so its light green insides emerge; compost or discard the outer layer. Thinly slice the stalks crosswise, then thinly slice the heads into bite-size pieces. (A mix of shapes and sizes adds texture to the salad, so chop up the broccoli a few ways; there's no one right way to go about it.) Transfer to the large bowl as you go, then transfer any loose bits from the cutting board to the bowl.
- Season the broccoli generously with salt and pepper, then add the almonds, pickled peppers, olives, oil, vinegar and provolone. Toss vigorously with a spoon until everything is combined and the broccoli is shiny with oil.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar as needed. Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving. The salad improves with age as its flavors meld, and it can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Before serving, bring to room temperature and adjust salt, pepper, oil and vinegar to taste, as flavors change in the fridge.
MEDITERRANEAN BROCCOLI SALAD
Make and share this Mediterranean Broccoli Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ngibsonn
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine dressing ingredients in jar or bowl and set aside.
- In salad bowl, combine broccoli with all other ingredients.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the vegetables.
- Gently stir to combine.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
MARDI'S BROCCOLI SALAD
This is a cold and crunchy marinated broccoli salad that is perfect for a picnic.
Provided by Mardi Brown
Categories Broccoli Salad
Time P1DT10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, red onion, olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and green onions.
- Add the dressing, toss, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. The dressing will serve as a marinade and the vegetables will remain fresh, crunchy, yet easy to chew!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1225.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender broccoli: Look for broccoli crowns with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid crowns with yellowing or wilted florets.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets: This will help the broccoli cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the dressing.
- Blanch the broccoli: Blanching the broccoli in boiling water for a few minutes helps to preserve its bright green color and crisp texture.
- Use a variety of toppings: The Mardi Gras Broccoli Salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and proteins. Some popular toppings include bacon, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, red onion, and almonds.
- Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing for the Mardi Gras Broccoli Salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. This gives the flavors time to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
The Mardi Gras Broccoli Salad is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With its colorful toppings and creamy dressing, the Mardi Gras Broccoli Salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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