Not Your Average Broccoli And Raisin Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and cool. Chop bacon.
• Mix broccoli, bacon, red onion, and raisins in a bowl.
• Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl; stir dressing into broccoli mixture until evenly coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 1 hour. Sprinkle salad with sunflower seeds.

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, raisins and onion. In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD YOUR WAY (WITH OPTIONAL BACON & SUNFLOWER SEEDS)

Steps:

• Add broccoli, onion, raisins, and cherry tomatoes, if using, to a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Stir in a pinch of salt, if desired.
• Pour dressing over broccoli and toss well.
• Serve with bacon and sunflower seeds in separate bowls on the side so individuals can add toppings as desired.
• Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for several hours.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BROCCOLI AND RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the sunflower seeds. Let cool.
• Trim bottom 2 inches off the end of the broccoli stalks.
• In large pot of boiling water, lighlty blanch the broccoli for about 3-4 minutes. Immediately rinse with cold water and drain. Set aside.
• In small non-reactive bowl combine all the dressing ingredients except for the vinegar and blend well with hand-held immersion blender. Taste and adjust dressing. If too sweet start by adding 1/4 teaspoon but up to 1 teaspoon of the raspberry vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Once cool enough to handle, dice the broccoli stems and chop up the florets into bite-size pieces. Place the cut up broccoli into a large salad bowl with the carrots, onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
• Keep salad refrigerated until time to serve. Serve chilled.

BROCCOLI/BACON/RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine salad ingredients together in large mixing bowl. Set aside. Combine dressing ingredients together thoroughly. Pour dressing over salad ingredients; stir to blend. Serve chilled. Refrigerate leftovers (if there are any).

RAISIN BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar until smooth. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until serving.

BROCCOLI BUFFET SALAD

Steps:

• In a measuring cup, mix together yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice.
• In a salad bowl, stir together broccoli, red onion, sunflower seeds, raisins, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss with yogurt dressing, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.