FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD WITH LEMON

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The slightly sweet flavor of this salad's dressing is a great contrast to the rich bacon. You can substitute cauliflower for the broccoli if you prefer. -Janet Roth, Tempe, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 cups small broccoli florets (about 2-1/4 pounds)
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, stems removed, chopped
16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped red onion
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, combine broccoli, mushrooms, bacon, raisins and onion. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Maddex Bingham
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I highly recommend it!


Christopher Victoriano gonzalez
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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.


Twana Rethabile
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I love the addition of the red onion. It adds a nice bite to the salad.


Sadiq Anwar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Diana Disna
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It held up well in the heat and everyone loved it.


Maryaam Maryaam
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lori Elmore
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal broccoli.


Onanto Islam
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Usman Karim
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Razib hawlader
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of broccoli, lemon, and red onion.


Rox Nowty
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover broccoli.


Nick Devin
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This is my new favorite broccoli salad recipe. It's so simple, but the flavors are amazing.


Ishu Music
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Adrena Dreamy Body
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very refreshing.


Bryan Scott
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's light and refreshing, and the lemon dressing is delicious.


Ridoy Khadija
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the bright, lemony flavor and the crunch of the broccoli.