Broccoli Pecan Salad Food

BACON AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.

BROCCOLI PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in water for 3 minutes, drain well.
• Mix broccoli and next 5 ingredients.
• Separately mix remaining ingredients to make the salad dressing. Feel free to add additional seasonings to the dressing.
• Pour dressing over broccoli, mix well and serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.

PECAN BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the first five ingredients in a large salad bowl.
• In a separate bowl mix the remaining ingredients.
• Add to salad bowl.
• Toss well and serve.

BROCCOLI WITH PECAN BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and add the broccoli. Blanch until tender-crisp and bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and pecans, and saute until the shallots and garlic are tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep stirring until the butter begins to brown, another 3 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes and the broccoli. Using tongs, toss the broccoli with the butter and pecans. Cook, while tossing, until the broccoli is heated through, about 5 to 6 more minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

BROCCOLI AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• First place cubed avoacdo in bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent darkening.
• Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
• Add the broccoli and cook until barely tender, about 3 minutes.
• Drain, cool under cold water, drain again.
• Add broccoli to avocado and add in nuts.
• In a small bowl whisk remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, mustard, parsley and oil in a stream until blended.
• Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
• Enjoy!

CRUNCHY ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until well blended. Break ramen noodles into small pieces, discarding flavor packet.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir noodles and pecans until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool.
• Combine noodles, pecans, broccoli, romaine lettuce, and green onions in a bowl; toss gently. Dress with 1 cup, or more, of dressing; toss to coat.