Best 2 Sweet Sour Broccoli Salad Recipes

Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer barbecue or potluck? Look no further than this Sweet and Sour Broccoli Salad! This delightful dish combines crispy broccoli florets, red onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and a tangy dressing made with vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, and mustard. It's a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. But that's not all! This article also features a collection of other broccoli salad recipes that are sure to please everyone at your next gathering. From a classic broccoli salad with a creamy dressing to a unique Asian-inspired version, there's something for every palate. So grab your apron and get ready to create a salad that will be the star of the show!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Broccoli Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked pasta, twists
2 cups broccoli florets
2/3 cup shredded carrot
1 medium Red Delicious apples or 1 medium golden delicious apple, cored,seeded and chopped
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
lettuce leaf

Steps:

Cook pasta per package directions, omitting salt and adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Drain and rinse well under cold water until pasta and broccoli are cool.
Place pasta, broccoli, carrots and apple in a medium bowl.
Combine yogurt, apple juice, cider vinegar, oil, mustard, honey and thyme and pour over pasta mixture; tossing to coat evenly.
Serve on lettuce leaves.

SWEET-SOUR BROCCOLI SALAD

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"This refreshing medley is a good way to get broccoli into your meals," notes Bea Ramirez of Kansas City, Kansas. Just three simple ingredients create the tangy-sweet dressing that coats this crunchy combination.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets
1 cup peanuts
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the broccoli, peanuts, raisins and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 31g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets.
If you don't have red onion, use a yellow onion instead.
You can add other vegetables to this salad, such as shredded carrots, chopped celery, or bell peppers.
For a sweeter salad, use more sugar or honey in the dressing.
For a tangier salad, use more vinegar in the dressing.
Serve this salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sour broccoli salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a healthy and easy-to-make recipe that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a light and tasty salad, give this sweet and sour broccoli salad a try.