beautiful broccoli salad
You can add your favorites to this versatile salad that features fresh broccoli, smoky bacon, sweet raisins and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.
prep time
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- SALAD INGREDIENTS:
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 pound cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup roasted pine nuts
- 1 cup golden raisins (dried cranberries during the holidays look really festive)
- SALAD DRESSING:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- VARIATIONS:
- - switch up the pine nuts for sunflower seeds.
- - use 1/2 cup golden raisins & 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- - add some blue cheese.
How To Make beautiful broccoli salad
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Step 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Blanch the broccoli for 1 minute in the boiling water. Plunge it into the ice water until completely cool and drain well. Combine broccoli with all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
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Step 2Combine dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix until thoroughly blended, using a fork or wire whisk. Add dressing to salad and mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour.
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