Best Sweet And Tangy Broccoli Salad Recipes

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SWEET & TANGY BROCCOLI SALAD



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Another variation of the always popular broccoli salad - I like the tanginess and texture of the dried cranberries! This salad is good anytime of the year - the favors really come together the next day (if you have any left....)

Provided by Leopard Apron

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch broccoli, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings
1/2 medium yellow sweet onion, sliced into thin rings
1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half, lengthwise
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
6 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 drops hot sauce (Louisiana brand)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Fry bacon, drain and crumble, then set aside.
  • Rinse and drain broccoli. Remove the tough bottoms of the stalks, slice stems and flowerets, then coarsely chop all parts and place in large mixing bowl. Quarter onion slices and add to broccoli along with grapes, cranberries, sunflower kernels,bacon and cheese. Toss well to combine.
  • For dresssing, combine remaining ingredients and mix well until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth.
  • Refrigerate all, toss broccoli with dressing just before serving.

TANGY BROCCOLI SALAD



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Got this from a friend, but it's a Kraft recipe. A little different, with the addition of fresh spinach. It's been adapted a bit.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup Miracle Whip light or 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
6 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 lb bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup red onion, cut into strips
1/4 cup raisins
1 egg, hard boiled and chopped

Steps:

  • Mix dressing, sugar and vinegar in large bowl.
  • Add remainig ingredients and mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate.

SWEET AND SAVORY BROCCOLI SALAD



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Yummy sweet and savory salad.

Provided by Eric Bassett

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound bacon
3 heads broccoli, or more to taste, chopped
1 red onion, diced
¾ cup raisins
¾ cup chopped salted cashews
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet and over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
  • Mix bacon, broccoli, red onion, raisins, and cashews together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar together in a separate bowl; drizzle over the broccoli mixture in small amounts, tossing the salad between additions to coat somewhat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 660.1 mg, Sugar 33.1 g

SWEET BROCCOLI SALAD



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This recipe for broccoli salad is made with Swerve® as the sweetener rather than sugar.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Broccoli Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 slices bacon
1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
½ cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup low-calorie natural sweetener (such as Swerve®)
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble once cool enough to handle.
  • Combine bacon, broccoli, Cheddar cheese, green onions, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, sweetener, and apple cider vinegar together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss until well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 536.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

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