Best 2 Delectable Broccoli Salad Recipes

Broccoli salad is a refreshing and crunchy side dish that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer cookouts. It's made with fresh broccoli florets, chopped vegetables, and a tangy dressing. This versatile salad can be customized to your liking - add bacon, cheese, nuts, or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture. There are many variations of broccoli salad, but they all share a few key ingredients: broccoli, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Some recipes also include sugar, Dijon mustard, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. Broccoli salad is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead dish, so you can enjoy it all week long.

This article features three broccoli salad recipes that are sure to please everyone at your next gathering:

* **Classic Broccoli Salad:** This recipe is a simple and straightforward version of broccoli salad that's perfect for beginners. It's made with broccoli florets, chopped carrots, celery, and red onion, and tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing.

* **Loaded Broccoli Salad:** This recipe takes classic broccoli salad to the next level with the addition of bacon, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for a main course or a side dish.

* **Vegan Broccoli Salad:** This recipe is a vegan version of broccoli salad that's made with a creamy cashew-based dressing. It's a healthy and delicious way to enjoy this classic dish.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH APPLES, WALNUTS, AND CRANBERRIES

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This broccoli salad with apples, walnuts, and cranberries is sweet, crunchy, and tangy. It's the perfect make-ahead side recipe since it doesn't get soggy and it makes a ton! Paleo, dairy free, gluten free, and vegetarian.

Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper (to taste)
4 cups fresh broccoli florets (cut into small pieces)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 apple (unpeeled and diced)
1 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In the bottom of a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper until smooth.
Add the remaining ingredients; stir well to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, Fat 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 228 mg, Fiber 3.4 g, Sugar 10.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DELECTABLE BROCCOLI SALAD

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This is very similar to other broccoli salads I found on Zaar, but I couldn't find one just like it. This is from the Birmingham Museum of Art's cookbook, Culinary Masterpieces. (Birmingham, AL)

Provided by breezermom

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup raisins
1 cup warm water
5 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces (you can decrease this amount to 4 cups)
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

Combine the raisins and warm water in a small bowl, and let stand 5 minutes; drain. Combine the raisins, broccoli, bacon, celery, and sunflower kernels in a large bowl; toss well.
Combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and curry powder in a small bowl; wisk together. Spoon dressing mixture over the broccolie mixture; toss gently. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.5, Sodium 237.4, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13.7, Protein 3.9

Tips:

To save time, use a food processor to chop the broccoli and other vegetables.
If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the broccoli and other vegetables by hand.
For a creamier salad, use full fat mayonnaise. For a lighter salad, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
Add some chopped bacon, cooked chicken, or hard-boiled eggs to the salad for extra protein.
For a sweeter salad, add some dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped pineapple.
For a spicier salad, add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

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. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty salad, give this broccoli salad a try!

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