Best Sweet 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.

SWEET AND TANGY BROCCOLI SALAD



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This broccoli salad will make your picnic a hit. Everyone loves it and will come back for seconds and thirds.

Provided by Dina

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ pound bacon
2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup raisins
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
½ cup distilled white vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble bacon.
  • Place broccoli, onion, raisins, and bacon in a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl; pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 25.8 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 505.9 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

SWEET N' TANGY BROCCOLI SALAD



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package ready to eat broccoli florets
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Oscar Mayer Bacon Bits
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 Tbsp sugar
1 cup Kraft Mayo
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Toss together broccoli, sliced onion, cheese and bacon bits in a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl mix together the vinegar and sugar until dissolved. Stir in the mayo and milk, blend until creamy. You can add more vinegar and/or sugar to your own taste.
  • Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Serve right away, or chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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