Best Sweet And Crunchy Broccoli Salad Recipes

Sweet and Crunchy Broccoli Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chopped broccoli in 1/2-inch pieces (from about 2 heads)
8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/3-inch dice
1/2 cup mascarpone
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled aged gorgonzola

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of ice water alongside. Add the broccoli to the pot and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes, just until bright green and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove the broccoli to the ice water to shock. Drain well.
Place the pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until crispy and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of the fat.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, use a rubber spatula to mix together the mascarpone, mayonnaise, cider vinegar and salt. Add the broccoli, pancetta, reserved fat, cranberries, walnuts and gorgonzola. Toss well to coat and combine.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD image

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 # bacon cooked and into pieces
1 large head of broccoli
1/2 head cauliflower ( optional )
medium red onion chopped fine
1 c raisins
1/2 c sunflowers seeds

Steps:

Fry bacon until crispy and crumble into tiny bits. Chop broccoli & cauliflower into 1/2 " chunks. Slice onion and chop up fine and add to vegetables. Mix in raisins and sunflower seeds. Top with dressing below. Chill and serve. Dressing Stir together 1 c mayonnaise 1/2 c sugar 2 T vinegar Mix dressing well with salad.