Quick Easy Broccoli Salad Recipes

SUNNY'S QUICK STEAMED BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• For the broccoli: Steam the broccoli according to the package directions.
• Add the thyme, garlic and zest to a large bowl and brush or rub the ingredients against the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the steamed broccoli and toss. Refrigerate until chilled.
• For the dressing: In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, sugar and some black pepper. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
• For the salad: Add the red onions, raisins and cranberries to the bowl with the dressing. Stir to combine.
• Discard the thyme from the broccoli. Add the dressing and gently fold until the broccoli is evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature sprinkled with the almonds.

EASY BROCCOLI SALAD I

Steps:

• Combine the broccoli, onions, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
• In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, orange juice, and mayonnaise until blended. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.

EASY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Trim bottoms of broccoli stems and cut off broccoli heads; cut the broccoli heads into quarters. Peel broccoli stems and cut into quarters crosswise.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook broccoli until tender when cut with a paring knife but still slightly firm, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Transfer broccoli to a large bowl filled with cold water and chill to stop the cooking process. Drain well. Arrange broccoli in a colander with the florets facing down towards the holes of the colander and allow broccoli to drip for at least 30 minutes.
• Whisk together garlic, lemon juice, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large serving bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking rapidly until the dressing is thick and creamy. Adjust salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
• Toss broccoli with the dressing; let stand 5 to 10 minutes to marinate, then toss again. Can be refrigerated up to an hour if you want to serve the salad cold.

EASY BROCCOLI BACON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, raisins, and sunflower seeds in a bowl.
• Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over broccoli mixture and stir to coat.

QUICK AND EASY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients and refrigerate for about 1 hour and serve cold.
• For Variation, you can add chopped cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber and shredded carrots.

QUICK & EASY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the cider vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, salt, & pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli with the onion, cranberries, & sunflower seeds. Pour the prepared dressing over top & mix well. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
• Sprinkle on the cooked & crumbled bacon (or bacon bits), if using, right before serving to preserve the texture of the bacon.

QUICK BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off the large leaves from the broccoli stem. Remove the tough stalk at the end and wash broccoli head thoroughly. Cut the head into flowerets and the stem into bite-size pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add the crumbled bacon, onion, raisins if using, and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring well. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently.