Broccoli Madness Salad Recipes

SOUPLANTATION'S JOAN'S BROCCOLI MADNESS SALAD (SWEET TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Mix the broccoli, bacon, cashews, raisins and onions in a large bowl. In a second bowl, beat dressing ingredients together gently until smooth.
• About 10 minutes before serving, toss the salad with the dressing to allow flavors to meld.
• Serve on chilled salad dishes.

SWEET TOMATOES JOAN'S BROCCOLI MADNESS SALAD

Steps:

• Place mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, and sugar in a large bowl.
• Beat with a whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
• Add broccoli, cashews, raisins, bacon bits, and red onion.
• Fold in the ingredients until evenly coated with the salad dressing.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

CRACKED FARRO AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Pulse farro in a food processor until about half of the grains are cracked, about 1 minute. Cook farro in a medium pot of boiling salted water until al dente, 10-15 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Spread out on a plate and chill.
• Meanwhile, blend egg yolk, anchovies, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and 1 garlic clove in a blender to combine. With motor running, gradually stream in vegetable oil and 4 Tbsp. olive oil and blend until dressing is emulsified and creamy, then add oregano. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Toss broccoli and remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large bowl. Finely grate remaining garlic clove; toss with broccoli. Let sit 15 minutes to let broccoli soften. Add onion, cucumber, chiles, sun-dried tomatoes, and cooled farro. Drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper and add more dressing, if desired. Add mint and toss again.
• Serve salad topped with radishes and Pecorino.
• Do Ahead
• Dressing can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Salad (without mint, radishes, and Pecorino) can be made 1 hour ahead; cover and chill.

SOUPLANTATION'S JOAN'S BROCCOLI MADNESS SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the broccoli, bacon, cashews, raisins and onions in a large bowl. In a second bowl, beat dressing ingredients together gently until smooth. About 10 minutes before serving, toss the salad with the dressing to allow flavors to meld. Serve on chilled salad dishes.

BROCCOLI SALAD I

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Cool, crumble, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, toss together broccoli, green onions, sunflower seeds, raisins, and bacon.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar. Toss with vegetables to coat. Cover, and chill until serving.