Broccoli Salad Recipe 425 Food

OVEN ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Cut the broccoli florets into bite size pieces. Cut the stalk into 1/8-inch thick, round slices. Place the broccoli into a mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil, garlic, kosher salt and pepper and set aside.
• Spread the panko into a 13 by 9-inch metal cake pan and place into the oven for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove the panko from the oven and add to the bowl with the broccoli mixture. Toss to combine. Return the mixture to the cake pan, place in the oven and roast just until the broccoli is tender, 8 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven, toss in the cheese and serve immediately.

BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise and vinegar in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in sugar and pepper until combined and set aside.
• For the salad: Add the broccoli florets to dressing mixture; stir together to combine. Add the cranberries, cheese, almonds, bacon, and red onion; stir to combine.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 3 days before serving.

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the broccoli florets and red onion with the olive oil and a couple pinches of salt and spread out on a sheet pan. Roast until browned and crisp, 18 to 22 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the raisins and sherry vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and allow the raisins to plump for 10 to 15 minutes.
• For the dressing: Combine the mayo, milk, sugar, vinegar, a pinch of salt and a bunch of black pepper in a large bowl.
• For the salad: Add the broccoli mixture to the dressing along with the grapes and celery. Drain the raisins, then add those. Fold everything together until combined, then taste and adjust seasoning. If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate. Top with the almonds right 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.