Best 5 Marinated Broccoli Salad Recipes

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Broccoli salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and other gatherings. It is made with fresh broccoli florets, a tangy and flavorful marinade, and often other vegetables such as carrots, celery, or red onion. The marinade typically includes olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper, and can be customized to your liking. Broccoli salad is a great way to add a healthy and refreshing side dish to your next meal.

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MARINATED BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Marinated Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad image

My mother made this for a family gathering several years ago, and I've been serving it ever since. Everyone enjoys this well-dressed salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

MARINATED BROCCOLI SALAD



Marinated Broccoli Salad image

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

4 cups fresh broccoli florets
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 small onions, sliced and separated into rings
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional

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

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SALAD



Marinated Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad image

Found this recipe on the net somewhere and have adapted it to suit our tastes. It continues to be a family favourite to this very day.

Provided by Tryntje

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 heads broccoli, broken into flowerettes
1 head cauliflower, broken in flowerettes
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
3 -4 stalks celery
1 onion, finely diced
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups olive oil

Steps:

  • Blanch broccoli and cauliflower until just tender.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl combine cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, celery and onion.
  • In a saucepan, place the vinegar, poppy seeds, sugar, mustard, salt and oil.
  • Boil until the sugar has disslved.
  • Pour the marinade over the vegetables and mix well.
  • Chill overnight before serving.

MARINATED BROCCOLI AND CARROT SALAD



Marinated Broccoli and Carrot Salad image

It's easy to eat your veggies when crisp-tender broccoli and carrots are topped with bottled Italian dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets
1/4 cup sliced carrot
1 medium green onion, sliced (1 tablespoon)
3 tablespoons low-fat Italian dressing
2 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add broccoli, carrot and onion. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil 10 to 12 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender; drain.
  • Toss vegetables with dressing. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

MARINATED BROCCOLI-TOMATO SALAD



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This is a wonderful and refreshing salad. I have brought it to work for functions and it always goes fast with people asking for the recipe! The recipe is from a KRAFT magazine a few years ago. Cooking time does not include chilling time.

Provided by Backwoods Foodie

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
1 cup cherries or 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1/2 cup kraft light raspberry vinaigrette dressing
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl.
  • 2. Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl until combined; add to broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
  • 3. Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a food processor to grate the carrots and broccoli.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can use white vinegar instead.
  • You can also use a different type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts, in place of the sunflower seeds.
  • If you want a spicier salad, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This marinated broccoli salad is a healthy and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with crunchy vegetables, flavorful dressing, and a satisfying crunch from the sunflower seeds. This salad is also very easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this marinated broccoli salad a try.

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