Best Broccoli Peanut Cherry Salad Recipes

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THAI BROCCOLI PEANUT SALAD



Thai Broccoli Peanut Salad image

This is a no-cook, fast and delicious salad that can be made ahead. What a wonderful lunch this makes!! Modified from a recipe that I found in Prevention magazine. Next time I am going to throw in some chopped dried apricots too!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb broccoli floret
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon splenda artificial sweetener
1/4 teaspoon ginger (I used powdered)
1/4 cup chopped dried cherries (may use cranberries)
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted salted peanut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, Splenda and ginger.
  • Cut the broccoli into bite sized pieces and place in the bowl with the dressing.
  • Throw the dried fruit and peanuts into the bowl as well and toss everything together.
  • Cover and refrigerate - can be made up to 2 days in advance.

BROCCOLI PEANUT SALAD



Broccoli Peanut Salad image

There are lots of variations of this Broccoli Salad. I have had similar salads with sunflower seeds or toasted pecans instead of the peanuts.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
5 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 -2 slice bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and lemon juice.
  • Chill for an hour or two.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, raisins, peanuts, onions and bacon.
  • Add the dressing mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 31.7, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 33.2, Protein 5.6

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