Best Tossed Broccoli Salad Recipes

CHICKEN BROCCOLI TOSSED SALAD

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From Taste of Home Magazine April 2006 I've not tried this yet (1/08) but want to keep this for an idea for a spring/summer meal.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets, fresh
3 cups romaine lettuce, torn
2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
1 medium apple, chopped
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted (I'll use almonds)
2 tablespoons golden raisins

Steps:

Cook broccoli by steaming (microwave or stovetop) for 5-8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
Drain broccoli and rinse in cold water; then pat dry with paper towels.
Divide romaine lettuce among four salad plates.
In a bowl, combine the chicken, apple and broccoli; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
Spoon chicken mixture onto romaine.
Sprinkle with pecans and raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.6, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 349.1, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 11, Protein 3.7

TOSSED BROCCOLI SALAD

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I first learned about this salad when a relative of mine made it. I liked it so much that I asked for the recipe. I modified it a little by adding the bacon to it. It's a delicious salad, and the sauce really enhances the flavor!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh broccoli, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound bacon, fried and crumbled
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 red onion, chopped
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine broccoli, bacon, cheese and onion. In a separate bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Toss with broccoli mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.