Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing broccoli salad, a delightful medley of crisp broccoli florets, sweet apples, juicy grapes, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a tangy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and a hint of sweetness. This vibrant salad offers a refreshing balance of textures and flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment to your next barbecue, potluck, or summer gathering. Variations of this classic recipe include a creamy poppy seed dressing, a tangy vinaigrette, or a zesty lemon-herb dressing, each offering a unique twist to the dish. Explore our collection of broccoli salad recipes and find the one that perfectly suits your taste.
**Recipes:**
1. **Classic Broccoli Salad**: Experience the timeless flavors of this traditional broccoli salad, featuring a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing and a harmonious blend of fresh vegetables and nuts.
2. **Broccoli Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing**: Elevate your salad game with this delightful poppy seed dressing, adding a nutty and slightly sweet flavor profile that complements the broccoli and other ingredients.
3. **Tangy Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing**: Enjoy a lighter and more tangy twist with this vinaigrette dressing, made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey.
4. **Lemon-Herb Broccoli Salad**: Infuse your salad with a refreshing burst of lemon and herbs, adding a zesty and aromatic dimension that will leave your taste buds tingling.
5. **Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheddar**: Indulge in a hearty and savory variation with the addition of crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, creating a satisfying and flavorful dish.
6. **Asian-Inspired Broccoli Salad**: Embark on a culinary adventure with this Asian-inspired dressing, featuring a blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger, adding an umami-rich and exotic touch to your salad.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure your broccoli salad turns out perfectly every time. Discover the diverse flavors and textures that broccoli salad has to offer and impress your family and friends with this versatile dish.
BEST EVER BROCCOLI SALAD
The BEST Broccoli Salad I've ever had! Packed full of broccoli, bacon, grapes, almonds and tossed together with a creamy dressing, every bite is delicious! The perfect addition to any BBQ, party, or potluck!
Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout
Categories Salad
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, and celery seed in a small bowl. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine broccoli, bacon, toasted almonds, green onions, celery and grapes in a large serving dish.
- (To toast almonds, place on a large baking sheet and bake at 350F for 3-5 minutes stirring in between. Do not walk away! They will burn easily. The almonds are toasted when they turn light brown.)
- Toss the dressing with the rest of the salad ingredients and stir.
- Dressing can be added at the last minute if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 368 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APPLE GRAPE BROCCOLI SALAD
I found this recipe in a local newspaper several years ago and reworked it to my family's taste. So far everyone who has it asks for more! It is a perfect fast and easy dish.-Mary Javor, Hastings, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, apples, grapes, raisins, pecans and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RED GRAPES, BACON, AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Try a flavor from the beaches of the eastern shore. This refreshing yet hearty family recipe has been adopted into the families of all of our friends. We never steam a bushel of crabs without having a huge bowl of this salad and corn on the cob on the table. This dish is simply mandatory at every BBQ, potluck or pitch-in event. Give it a try!
Provided by Coastal Roots
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
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 7 slices of bacon; mix with sunflower seeds in a resealable bag.
- Combine broccoli, onion, and grapes in a bowl.
- Crumble the remaining bacon slice. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper together in a bowl; fold in the 1 slice crumbled bacon. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 2 hours.
- Sprinkle bacon-sunflower seed mixture over salad before serving; mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 382.4 mg, Sugar 8 g
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GRAPES
This broccoli salad with grapes is a perfect salad for a hot summer day. The first time I tried it was at my aunt's 30-acre ranch outside of Dallas. The grapes and the bacon add an unexpected, but flavorful, twist. Add chopped cooked chicken to make this an entree.
Provided by Lisa
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar in a bowl to make dressing.
- Combine bacon, broccoli, celery, grapes, almonds, and raisins in a large bowl; stir in dressing and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 887.4 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
BROCCOLI SALAD WITH APPLES & GRAPES
Simply a lighter touch to any meal time pleasure. And So Simple. Serve for a special occasion or any time. A great way for Kids to get Vegies and fruit all at the same time.
Provided by FREDA GABLE
Categories Other Salads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Wash all salad fixings, Drain well on paper towel of all excess moisture. Place in a Large bowl. cut small bite size Broccoli florets, Dice apples with peels, slice red onion thin. add Grapes and seeds toss well. OPTIONAL: added berrys of ay type makes this salad extra Perfect, and colorful.
- 2. Mix dressing, as above. Pour over Salad fixings and toss well. Serve Imediately or Chill until ready to serve.
APPLE BROCCOLI SALAD
I came up with this broccoli apple salad in an attempt to combine the flavors of Waldorf salad and my favorite broccoli salad. It appeals to family and friends. -Brenda Sue Huntington, Clemons, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, broccoli, onion and raisins. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and salt; pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in the bacon and walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 28g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli. For the best flavor and texture, select broccoli with tightly closed florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellow or wilted florets.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. This will help ensure that the broccoli cooks evenly and is easy to eat.
- Blanch the broccoli. Blanching is a process of briefly boiling the broccoli in salted water and then immediately transferring it to an ice bath. This stops the cooking process and helps preserve the broccoli's bright green color and crunchy texture.
- Use a variety of ingredients. This salad is a great way to use up leftover fruits and vegetables. Try adding different types of apples, grapes, nuts, and seeds to create a unique and flavorful salad.
- Make sure the dressing is well-balanced. The dressing for this salad should be tangy, sweet, and slightly creamy. Use a good-quality olive oil and vinegar, and adjust the amount of sugar and mayonnaise to taste.
- Serve the salad chilled. This salad is best served chilled, so make sure to give it at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
Conclusion:
Broccoli salad with apples and grapes is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer potluck or picnic. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With its crunchy texture and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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