SUMMER BROCCOLI SALAD WITH SWEET BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 20

For Salad:
5 crowns broccoli, broken into bite-size pieces
5 broccoli stalks, shredded
4 carrots, peeeled and shredded
2 Granny Smith apples, chopped into thin, bite-size pieces
1/2 red onion, diced small
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, salted and roasted
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
8 strips bacon, cooked and broken into tiny bits
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped
For Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 3/4 lemon
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 sweet red onion, diced
2 tsp. fresh tarragon, chopped

Steps:

  • Make Salad: Combine ingredients into bowl one at a time, folding the salad thoroughly for even distribtuion. Make Vinaigrette: In a large mixing bowl, begin whisking balsamic vinegar vigorously, slowly adding vegetable oil. For proper emulsion, it is best to add the oil over a period of about twn minutes of whisking. Then, slowly whisk in the olive oil and lemon juice. Whisk in brown sugar to offset the vinegar's acidity. When the dressing is blennded uniformly, whisk in the onions and tarragon, and let the flavors meld for a while. Bring it all together: Finally, filter the vinaigrette through a fine mesh seive to remove onions and tarragon. Mix the sweet dressing into salad mixture to taste (you'll probably end up using most of it). Serve right away, or chill for a few hours. Either way, results should be pretty awesome.

Asim Writes
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I've never been a big fan of broccoli salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Woliyou Debissa
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I love this salad! The broccoli is perfectly cooked and the dressing is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make it.


Cade Cabdulaahi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. I also like to add a little bit of chopped red onion for extra flavor.


Clement Phiri
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Derman Khan
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I made this salad for a picnic last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the kids. I will definitely be making this again.


md habib khan bzas
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This is my go-to broccoli salad recipe. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks. I love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Gwyn Gillis
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I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a favorite. The combination of broccoli, bacon, and raisins is just perfect. I highly recommend it!


Andrea D Vicenti
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it can be served warm or cold, and it's perfect for any occasion.


Hi Dot
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was so good! The broccoli was tender and flavorful, and the dressing was light and refreshing.


Diwaan Show
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This salad was a hit! I brought it to a potluck and everyone loved it. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the dressing was flavorful and tangy.


Yunusa Helma
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My first time making broccoli salad, and it was easy to make and delicious! I also really enjoyed the sweet balsamic vinaigrette. I will definitely be making this again!


Kyla Yates
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I was pleasantly surprised by this broccoli salad. I've never had a warm broccoli salad before, but it was absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be making this again. The sweet balsamic vinaigrette was a perfect complement to the broccoli and the oth


Vihaga Heshan
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Broccoli salad made with fresh sweet summer broccoli is so much better than traditional broccoli salad with cold, raw broccoli. The broccoli is so tender and flavorful when it is cooked this way.