Broccoli Salad Recipe
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Crunchy Broccoli Salad - With Bacon Bits
Enjoy my recipe for a fresh broccoli salad this summer, or anytime you need a green vegetable salad.
Broccoli is always in season. This dies works well for entertaining and potluck dinners. This lens includes my recipe, that I developed after eating Broccoli Salad at a carry-in lunch.
I love the raw veggie crunch, as well as the sweet and sour tang in the dressing. There are many versions; I created a version similar to the one I'd eaten at the party.
This recipe uses crisp raw broccoli and the sweet and sour dressing. And bacon bits (there's a veggie version further down). The bacon
gives it a nice salty touch as well. (Isn't everything better with bacon?) You can always go with the faux bacon bits (vegetable protein) if you're not doing that sort of thing.
Found the perfect bowl among my vintage glass collection. The bowl is in the Soreno pattern by Anchor Hocking, in avocado green.
But this salad tastes good in any dish!
Photo by kimbesa.
Broccoli is always in season. This dies works well for entertaining and potluck dinners. This lens includes my recipe, that I developed after eating Broccoli Salad at a carry-in lunch.
I love the raw veggie crunch, as well as the sweet and sour tang in the dressing. There are many versions; I created a version similar to the one I'd eaten at the party.
This recipe uses crisp raw broccoli and the sweet and sour dressing. And bacon bits (there's a veggie version further down). The bacon
gives it a nice salty touch as well. (Isn't everything better with bacon?) You can always go with the faux bacon bits (vegetable protein) if you're not doing that sort of thing.Found the perfect bowl among my vintage glass collection. The bowl is in the Soreno pattern by Anchor Hocking, in avocado green.
But this salad tastes good in any dish!
Photo by kimbesa.
Contents at a Glance
A Beautiful Bowl For Your Broccoli Salad
Elegant Modern Style
Bormioli Rocco Viva Salad Bowl, 174-Ounce
Amazon Price: $13.38 (as of 05/29/2012)
Clear tempered glass, goes with everything, and this bowl is a generous size for a big salad.
Broccoli Salad II
A New Favorite Recipe
- Serves: 6
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes plus overnight for the dressing
You can use chopped up bacon that you cooked ahead, instead of the bits in a jar.
Ingredients
- 1 c. mayonnaise
- ½ c. sugar
- ¼ c. white vinegar
- 2 bunches broccoli (flowerets only well washed)
- 1 c. coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 c. raisins
- ½ c. red onion (chopped fine)
- 2 oz. jar real bacon bits
- ¼ c. grated sharp cheddar cheese for garnish
Instructions
Mix the first three ingredients in a small bowl. This is the dressing for the salad. It's best if the dressing is made the day before serving. Refrigerate overnight.
Mix salad ingredients in a bowl, except for cheese. When you're ready to serve, mix the dressing and salad, then sprinkle cheese on top.
Broccoli Tip - Use the Stem for Slaw
If You Love a Crunchy Summer Salad
Just heard this, watching Anne Burrell from the Food Network, on Good Morning America. Such a great tip!After you use the broccoli florets for my salad, take the stems, peel and julienne them, and put them into your slaw. Now you have two salads, and use up every bit of the head of broccoli.
Her recipe has carrots, celery and apples in it as well. Have to track it down!
I'm thinking this works for cauliflower as well.
Serving Broccoli Salad
Get a big bowl to feed a crowd
New Salad Serving Bowls For Broccoli Salad
Serve Salad In Style
Or Go Vintage
Retro glass bowls for a 1970s twist
Broccoli Salad In Vintage Glass Bowl
Finding Soreno By Anchor Hocking
This beautiful green glass serving bowl is by Anchor Hocking in the Soreno pattern, which comes in avocado green as shown, also in crystal clear, amber, turquoise and clear glass with an iridescent finish.
If you like to collect and use vintage glassware, this 1970s pattern will give your table setting some retro style.
Photo by kimbesa.
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A Veggie Version of Broccoli Salad
Faux Bacon
I'll bet this is good, too!
More About Vintage Glass and China
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My blog, at Diary of a Dishie, has lots of information about dinnerware, glassware and related items. I also feature tips on table setting for special events, mixing and matching your china and tableware.
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Do You Like Broccoli?
Will This Salad Help You Add Veggies To Your Menu?
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scarlettohairy May 27, 2012 @ 2:16 am | delete
- I love broccoli! This broccoli salad looks really good. My favorite way to eat broccoli is to cook it till it's bright green then add a little butter and lemon juice. Yum!
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SoundFinance May 26, 2012 @ 12:36 am | delete
- I love broccoli but can't say I've eaten it raw
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bercton
May 25, 2012 @ 12:54 pm | delete
- I love broccoli ..Nice dish! Thanks for sharing.
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JoshK47
May 24, 2012 @ 5:55 pm | delete
- I'm sold - looking wonderfully tasty to me! :)
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shreeve21
May 23, 2012 @ 10:46 am | delete
- I love broccoli especially with cheese!
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TheTravelGal
May 22, 2012 @ 9:09 pm | delete
- Absolutely love it, must try this! I do like most veggies,
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Millionairemomma
May 21, 2012 @ 11:30 am | delete
- I absolutely love broccoli. It's my favorite vegetable so this was a wonderful lens to peruse.
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CreativeArtist May 21, 2012 @ 8:56 am | delete
- Yes, I like broccoli, cooked, and raw. Thanks for the recipes.
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sheezie77
May 21, 2012 @ 2:43 am | delete
- Very nice post here! Squidlikes!
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chairmann3
May 20, 2012 @ 12:54 pm | delete
- I used to not be able to stand Broccoli, but when I added cheese, I now can't get enough. It is high in nutrients and tastes excellent.
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flycatcher
May 19, 2012 @ 10:13 pm | delete
- Broccoli is my second-favourite vegetable, next to fiddleheads. This salad looks delicious - I'm adding the recipe to my collection!
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Blessedmombygrace
May 19, 2012 @ 9:17 pm | delete
- Oh yum. This salad looks awesome!
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Guate_Girl
May 19, 2012 @ 5:25 pm | delete
- My mom makes this all the time, and it's my favorite salad! I encourage everyone to try it!
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KitandCaboodle
May 19, 2012 @ 3:47 pm | delete
- I love broccoli especially raw with veggie dip. I'll have to try this recipe.
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Tipi
May 17, 2012 @ 9:02 pm | delete
- I was just in the neighborhood so stopped by for another mouthwatering bite, your picture make a person feel like they can just reach in and get a spoon full1
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vBizeso
May 17, 2012 @ 3:08 am | delete
- Nice Lens
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ShirlW
May 16, 2012 @ 8:22 pm | delete
- I love broccoli salad and this recipe sounds yummy. Blessed by a Squid Angel today!
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abb1fan
May 16, 2012 @ 7:42 pm | delete
- I love broccoli salad
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alex89
May 16, 2012 @ 6:41 pm | delete
- we used to make one with dried cranberries and nuts in it, it was the best one I've ever tasted... but I have to support anything that uses bacon.
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psiloveyou
May 16, 2012 @ 3:43 pm | delete
- Great recipe....I love raw broccoli!
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