Best Baconless Broccoli Salad Food

BEST BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the salad ingredients, tossing well to mix.
• Mix the dressing ingredients together then toss with the salad mix.
• Let stand at least 1 hour in the refrigerator (can be made the day before).

BEST BACONLESS BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Make the salad by tossing together the broccoli, onion, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and white sugar; pour over the salad. Toss to evenly coat. Chill at least 30 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans before serving.

BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook over medium heat just until crisp; drain on paper towels.
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch until bright green and slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Drain well, run under cold water to stop the cooking, and drain again.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, onion, sugar and raisins. Add the broccoli and toss the coat with the dressing. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Just before servings, fold in the sunflower kernels and the bacon pieces. Serve immediately.

COLD BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
• Add dressing; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 30 min. Mix lightly just before serving.

BROCCOLI AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to large bowl and cool.
• Add tomatoes.
• Place mustard in small bowl.
• Gradually whisk in vinegar, then oil.
• Mix in oregano.
• Add to salad and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Can be made 6 hours ahead.
• Cover, chill.

THE BEST VEGAN BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place cashews in a bowl. Cover with water and soak for 2 hours or overnight. If you have a Nutribullet or high speed blender, simply soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.
• Drain cashews. Add to blender with with rest of the dressing ingredients. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
• Place broccoli, grapes, almonds, red onion, and dried cranberries in a medium or large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss thoroughly to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.

THE BEST BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine broccoli florets, diced red onion, cooked bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
• In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, garlic powder and onion powder.
• Pour the dressing on top of the salad mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

MINNESOTA BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and chop once cold.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook uncovered until bright green and just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the broccoli is cold, drain well and set aside.
• Combine the red onion, hard-cooked eggs, green olives, pimentos, mayonnaise, mustard powder, salt, celery seed, and dill in a mixing bowl. Stir in the drained cooked broccoli. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.