Broccoli Madaline Salad Food

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.

BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut off the broccoli heads, and separate into small florets.
• Steam in a microwave for four minutes.
• Bite a piece.
• It should be crispy-tender and bright green.
• Nuke for 1 minute at a time for 1 or 2 minutes more if required.
• Dump immediately into icy cold water to stop the cooking process.
• Remove into a colander and set aside to drain.
• Put cooking oil in a skillet.
• Chop bacon into tiny cubes and sauté on medium heat until crispy.
• Drain and spread onto a paper towel to blot more grease (You may fry bacon whole if you wish, drain, cool and then crumble fine).
• Make up the dressing.
• Add the chopped onion, crumbled bacon and raisins to the dressing and mix well.
• If you have a salad strainer, spin broccoli to remove more water.
• Place broccoli in a bowl, pour dressing over it and mix lightly.
• Refrigerate for 3 hours or more to chill and develop the flavors.
• This salad will keep well in the refrigerator for three days.

BROCCOLI MADALINE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and drain broccoli.
• Cut broccoli into bite size pieces.
• Put broccoli into a bowl.
• Add shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
• Chop purple onion fine.
• Add to above ingredients.
• Add raisins and bacon bits and mix all ingredients well.
• Dressing: Mix mayo, sugar, and white vinegar well.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix well.

BROCCOLI MADELINE

Steps:

• Cut the brocolli into small pieces, I use some of the tender stems also.
• Combine the bacon bits, broccoli, cheese, rasins, and onion.
• For the Dressing:.
• Mix together in a small bowl the mayonaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour this mixture over the Brocolli mixture. Chill before serving.

BROCCOLI MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine noodles, veggies, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, vinegar, and sugar well.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill for at least 1 hour before serving in a covered bowl.
• Stir again before serving and adjust seasonings if needed.
• If too dry, add a an extra spoonful of may or Miracle Whip if desired.