Best 2 Best Broccoli Salad Ever Recipes

**Broccoli salad: A crunchy, refreshing, and versatile side dish.**

Broccoli salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It is made with fresh broccoli florets, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings. Some recipes also include other ingredients, such as bacon, cheese, hard-boiled eggs, or nuts. Broccoli salad is a crunchy, refreshing, and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or even a snack. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber. This article presents several broccoli salad recipes, each with its own unique twist on the classic dish. From a simple and traditional broccoli salad to more elaborate versions with bacon, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs, there is a recipe here to suit every taste. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make a delicious and healthy broccoli salad that will be the star of your next gathering.

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BEST BROCCOLI SALAD EVER!

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This is a delightful, cool, and crisp salad with healthy fruits, vegetables, and nuts that is a great accompaniment to any entree. It's a real favorite with anyone who tries it. This is a fun recipe as you can get creative with it. I have even made it with out the sunflower seeds, and it was still delicious.

Provided by Nancy Gibson

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 crowns broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¼ red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup sunflower seed kernels
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
¼ cup bacon bits

Steps:

Whisk mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar together in a small bowl until sugar dissolves and the dressing is smooth.
Toss broccoli, grapes, walnuts, red onion, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and bacon bits together in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently fold so ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 373.5 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

BEST EVER BROCCOLI SALAD

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After looking at over 300 Broccoli Salad Recipes on RecipeZaar to be sure I wasn't duplicating something that had already been posted, it would seem that the last thing that RecipeZaar needs is another Broccoli Salad Recipe. However, even though there are several recipes that are similar, this one has not been posted. Every time I take this anywhere I hear, "This is the best Broccoli Salad I have ever tasted", and I get many requests for the recipe, so I figured that posting on RecipeZaar was a good way to share it with all of those people, and introduce them to RecipeZaar at the same time. I had five requests for it just last night. This recipe makes enough for a large group, so if you are fixing it for a small gathering or family dinner, cut it in half.

Provided by Glassylady

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 lbs fresh broccoli
1 lb bacon
2 cups sunflower seeds
1 cup raisins
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cups Best Foods Mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

Wash and cut the broccoli into bite sized pieces. Use only the flowerets, discarding the large stem pieces.
Cut the whole pound of bacon into small pieces (this is very easy to do if the bacon is frozen) and fry the bacon pieces until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels.
Whisk the mayonnaise and sugar together. After well blended, whisk in vinegar one tablespoon at a time. Refrigerate this dressing until time to serve the salad.
When taking this to a pot luck, I put each ingredient into a separate plastic bag and toss everything together in a large salad bowl just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.4, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 545.9, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 20, Sugar 23.6, Protein 22.8

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh broccoli florets. If you don't have fresh broccoli, you can use frozen broccoli florets, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
To make the salad more colorful, add some other vegetables, such as shredded carrots, chopped celery, or red bell pepper.
For a more flavorful dressing, use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice.
If you don't have any bacon on hand, you can substitute cooked chicken or ham.
To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and broccoli salad separately. Store the dressing in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and store the broccoli salad in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you're ready to serve, toss the broccoli salad with the dressing and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This broccoli salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this broccoli salad a try!