Rose Marys Broccoli Raisin Salad Food

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• over and soak raisins with water till plump, drain.
• Combine broccoli, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins and set aside.
• Mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Toss with salad, chill until served.
• Makes about six servings.

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.

ROSE MARY'S BROCCOLI & RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. The broccoli yield about 5 cups when cut into bite size pieces. Pour into a large bowl.
• 2. These are some of the main ingredients used for the salad.
• 3. Cut onion into quarters then eights, and process in a food processor into small pieces. The onions takes on the flavor of the smoked bacon. They marry well together.
• 4. Now add the chopped bacon and onion mixture to the bowl of broccoli flowerettes. Add in the sunflower seeds as well.
• 5. Stir to mix together.
• 6. Add the mayonnaise, sugar or splenda and apple cider vinegar to a medium size bowl and whisk or beat together till blended.
• 7. Mixture should be creamy and smooth. I added the raisins also to the salad dressing and allowed them to absorb the flavor and moisture of the dressing for about 10 minutes.
• 8. Now pour salad dressing mixture over the broccoli and stir to blend together. If time permits allow to sit and flavors marry before serving. About 1/2 hour to 45 minutes.
• 9. Stir just before serving. Then serve and enjoy.

BROCCOLI, RAISIN, PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all salad ingredients well.
• Combine all dressing ingredients well and, pour dressing over salad.
• Toss all together, mixing well and add salt and pepper to taste.

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.

CLASSIC BROCCOLI-RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Slice onion into thin slices then cut thin slices in half.
• Mix together the onion and remaining ingredients.
• Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix Miracle Whip, sugar, vinegar, bacon bits sunflower seeds, raisins and onion together until well blended, add broccoli and stir until mixed well, chill before serving.
• 13 points for entire salad.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BROCCOLI AND RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the sunflower seeds. Let cool.
• Trim bottom 2 inches off the end of the broccoli stalks.
• In large pot of boiling water, lighlty blanch the broccoli for about 3-4 minutes. Immediately rinse with cold water and drain. Set aside.
• In small non-reactive bowl combine all the dressing ingredients except for the vinegar and blend well with hand-held immersion blender. Taste and adjust dressing. If too sweet start by adding 1/4 teaspoon but up to 1 teaspoon of the raspberry vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Once cool enough to handle, dice the broccoli stems and chop up the florets into bite-size pieces. Place the cut up broccoli into a large salad bowl with the carrots, onion, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
• Keep salad refrigerated until time to serve. Serve chilled.

RAINBOW BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Add the raisins to a medium size bowl, cover with water, then cover bowl with saran wrap and Microwave for about 5 minutes. Remove and allow raisins to sit and plump as the water cools.
• 2. I chose to process the green, yellow and red onions in the food processor. I also processed the radishes in the food processor, so as to avoid having big large chunks in the salad, but you may want large chunks in yours so do what suits you and your family best.
• 3. For the cauliflower, and Broccoli, I did it by hand, as I didn't want it to be like crumbs, I wanted a bit of texture to the salad.
• 4. Drain raisins, and allow to cool completely before adding to salad. Using a large bowl add in the broccoli, cauliflower, Bacon, Radishes, and chopped onions and raisins. Stir to mix together.
• 5. In a separate bowl add the mayonnaise & miracle whip, Splenda, & apple cider vinegar, then whisk to blend together. MY APOLOGIES FOR THE PICTURES NOT BEING AS CLEAR AS THEY USUALLY ARE.
• 6. Pour Dressing mixture over salad mixture, and stir with a large spoon to mix together. Pour into a large container, and refrigerate to allow the flavors to come together before serving. NOTE: MAY NEED TO STIR SALAD BEFORE SERVING . This salad is very tasty, but not as waist friendly because of the Mayonnaise & Bacon, but I bet you will love it, so eat sparingly & savor every bite. smile

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Chill at least one hour and serve.