Broccoli Raisin Orange Salad Food

LIGHTENED-UP CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the ice cubes, onions and 1 cup water in a small bowl. Let the onions soak for 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad, then drain and pat dry.
• Cook the bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings for the dressing. Finely chop the bacon strips and reserve.
• Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, reserved bacon drippings, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, onions and golden raisins to the dressing. Toss well, cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Before serving, toss well and season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the chopped bacon and 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

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, onions, raisins, pecans and bacon.
• In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Mix well and pour over broccoli mixture.
• Toss gently, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Toss gently the next day when ready to serve.

MANDARIN ORANGE & BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients together.
• Pour mixed and chilled dressing over and toss again.
• I like to put the mandarin oranges on last, after the dressing, so they don't break up too much.
• I sort of fold them in gently when serving.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES AND CASHEWS

Steps:

• Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
• Mix together broccoli, red onion, bacon, cashews, mandarin oranges, and mozzarella (if using) in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl combine vinegar, sugar, oil, and mayo. Whisk in the salt and pepper.
• Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
• Best if made a day ahead.

BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Blanch the broccoli for 1 minute in the boiling water. Plunge it into the ice water until completely cool and drain well.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, oil and orange zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, add the drained broccoli, carrots, raisins and onions. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat. Add the bacon and toss to coat again.

BROCCOLI ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: in a saucepan, whisk together the eggs, sugar, cornstarch and the dry mustard.
• Add/whisk in vinegar and water; cook on low heat until thickened.
• Remove from heat, add/stir in the mayonnaise and garlic powder (if using) cool well.
• To make the salad: marinate broccoli in the dressing for about 3-4 hours.
• Add in the remaining salad ingredients; toss well to combine.
• DELICIOUS!

BROCCOLI/ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine broccoli, onion, raisins and pecans and set aside.
• Mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.
• Add mayo mixture to broccoli and stir.
• Gently fold in mandarin oranges.
• Chill at least 3 hours.

MANDARIN BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; set aside. In a salad bowl, combine broccoli, onion, raisins and pecans. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Gently stir in oranges. Refrigerate, covered, at least 3 hours before serving.

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble.
• Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.
• To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.

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 MANDARIN SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing, in a saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, cornstarch and dry mustard.
• Add vinegar and water and cook slowly until it is thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise.
• Cool.
• For the salad marinate broccoli in dressing for several hours.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss well.