ROSE MARY'S BROCCOLI & RAISIN SALAD

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This Family Favorite recipe is in my Self Published Cookbook, & has been a long time family Favorite for many years. It is quite simple & easy to make, & the longer you let it sit the better the flavor comes through. Having fiber in the diet is important, & this is a tasty way to add some in. My husband suggested I make this for...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunch broccoli, washed & cut up into bite size pieces
1 small red onion, chopped, i used vidalia
1/2 c raisins, i used twice as much
3/4 c sunflower seeds
1 lb regular or turkey bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 c mayonnaise (regular or light)
1/2 c sugar or splenda
4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. The broccoli yield about 5 cups when cut into bite size pieces. Pour into a large bowl.
  • 2. These are some of the main ingredients used for the salad.
  • 3. Cut onion into quarters then eights, and process in a food processor into small pieces. The onions takes on the flavor of the smoked bacon. They marry well together.
  • 4. Now add the chopped bacon and onion mixture to the bowl of broccoli flowerettes. Add in the sunflower seeds as well.
  • 5. Stir to mix together.
  • 6. Add the mayonnaise, sugar or splenda and apple cider vinegar to a medium size bowl and whisk or beat together till blended.
  • 7. Mixture should be creamy and smooth. I added the raisins also to the salad dressing and allowed them to absorb the flavor and moisture of the dressing for about 10 minutes.
  • 8. Now pour salad dressing mixture over the broccoli and stir to blend together. If time permits allow to sit and flavors marry before serving. About 1/2 hour to 45 minutes.
  • 9. Stir just before serving. Then serve and enjoy.

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