BEAUTIFUL BROCCOLI SALAD

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You can add your favorites to this versatile salad that features fresh broccoli, smoky bacon, sweet raisins and a creamy mayonnaise dressing.

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby @Angela_Derby

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 17

SALAD INGREDIENTS:
5 cup(s) fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped red onion
1 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 pound(s) cooked, crumbled bacon
1/2 cup(s) roasted pine nuts
1 cup(s) golden raisins (dried cranberries during the holidays look really festive)
SALAD DRESSING:
1 cup(s) mayonnaise
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
VARIATIONS:
- switch up the pine nuts for sunflower seeds.
- use 1/2 cup golden raisins & 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- add some blue cheese.

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Blanch the broccoli for 1 minute in the boiling water. Plunge it into the ice water until completely cool and drain well. Combine broccoli with all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix until thoroughly blended, using a fork or wire whisk. Add dressing to salad and mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour.

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