FRUITED BROCCOLI SALAD

Fruited Broccoli Salad image

"My husband is not usually a salad eater," Jad Monson explains from Spooner, Wisconsin. "When I developed this sweet dressing and salad for him, he loved it and so have many others at church dinners, picnics and family gatherings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large bunch)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup green grapes, halved
1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup minced chives
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, broccoli, celery, grapes, almonds and chives. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and reserved juice. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 23g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.