Cranberry Broccoli Salad With Pine Nuts Recipes

CRANBERRY BROCCOLI SALAD WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• chop broccoli heads into tiny bite-size pieces (the smaller the better)
• chop cilantro and onions
• dice the apple using a mandolin or with a knife
• place all ingredients into a large mixing ball, add cranberries, pine nuts, salt, mayo and balsamic reduction
• toss until every ingredient is well coated with mayo and balsamic reduction
• marinate (let it sit) for 15-30 mins in a fridge
• toss and enjoy!

BROCCOLI WITH PINE NUTS AND CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add broccoli; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 7 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in salt.
• Heat remaining ingredients except pine nuts to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the cranberries have popped and sauce has thickened.
• Spread pine nuts in single layer in 8- or 10-inch skillet; cook and stir over medium- high heat 4 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Just before serving, spoon warm relish over broccoli; sprinkle with nuts.

BROCCOLI CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Place the 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 and crumble.
• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl; refrigerate until ready to combine with salad.
• Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and cranberries in a large bowl. Drizzle mayonnaise dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.