Broccoli Salad Light 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.

LIGHT AND EASY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Pour broccoli into a large mixing bowl.
• Add onion, sunflower seeds, raisins, and chopped turkey bacon.
• In a small bowl, mix together the remainder of the ingredients. This will make the dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the bowl with the broccoli and other ingredients.
• Stir really well, coating each piece in dressing.
• Let sit in fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Keep in fridge for up to 5 days.

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 SALAD (COOKING LIGHT)

Steps:

• Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture, and toss well. Chill for 1 hour.

BROCCOLI SALAD (LITE)

Steps:

• Cut broccoli florets into small bite-sized pieces. Combine with grapes, celery, raisins, and sunflower seed kernels.
• Mix mayonnaise with remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
• Pour dressing over the broccoli mix, and toss well. Chill for 1 hour minimum.

LIGHT AND EASY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Remove broccoli stems and set aside. Chop broccoli into small florets.
• Attach the shredder blade to a food processor. Shred 1/2 of the broccoli stems and 1/2 of the carrots. Switch to the slicer blade and slice remaining broccoli stems and carrots. Dump contents of the food processor bowl into a large bowl with broccoli florets and onion.
• Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour in with the veggies and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Taste and season with salt. Add sunflower seeds just before serving.