Thursday, August 25, 2011

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad Everyone has a favorite go to recipe for broccoli salad. Here is mine. We love it and it is made every summer at least 2 times. It's super simple to make and has great flavor. All that is truly involved in making this one is some prep work and putting together a dressing.

So, begin by cooking and crumbling some bacon . Get some broccoli florets and cut into bite size pieces, still retaining a broccoli shape..ifyaknowwhatimean... Finely chop some onion and add to broccoli. Cube some good cheddar cheese, and add that to the mix with the bacon. Toss. Now make the dressing. Grab these ingredients. Ooops.. forgot to picture the white sugar. This is basically a taste as you go dressing. Add 3 parts mayo to 2 parts sour cream, add salt, pepper, white granulated sugar, and red wine vinegar to taste. I have a basic guideline on my printable key ingredient recipe card below, however, it truly is a taste preference dressing. When satisfied with your mixture, toss with the broccoli. Grab some grape tomatoes cut in fourths or halves, depending on size. Top the dish with them , adds such a nice color. See how pretty. One of my favorite salads to bring to barbecues. Love the combination of textures and flavors. Always a hit at a barbecue gathering. Bring pen and paper with you because you will get recipe requests.

Broccoli Salad

<p>Delicious broccoli salad. Great to take to a summer barbecue!</p>

See Broccoli Salad on Key Ingredient.

13 comments:

  1. I love this salad. I put raisins and nuts in mine. And balsamic vinegar. Delicious.

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  2. Filled with goodness (and the cheese and bacon doesn't hurt!).

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  3. So pretty! such a big amount (but I just cook for two)... must be cooking for the firehouse!

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  4. This is a crowd pleaser for sure! My family would fawn over this!

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  5. I love broccoli and so does the rest of my family so I will be trying this one!

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  6. All of my FAVORITE things in one salad, what could be better? Thanks for sharing, this is definitely on the menu this weekend.

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  7. my mouth is watering! i LOVE broccoli salad, i make mine about the same, only i've never done cherry tomatoes. it looks so good.

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  8. We love this salad! I actually included this salad in one our community team work events through work (I was one of the team leaders) and it was a really big hit with everyone!

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  9. I love this salad and make it alot. This is close to mine, but I add raisins and nuts

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  10. First time here....This looks so yummy...Love to make or parties.....Thanks for the recipe..

    Do check my blog too..
    http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/

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  11. This looks great! My friend makes a similar salad and it's always a hit!

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  12. Here's mine: http://www.quirkycookery.com/2011/07/broccoli-raisin-salad-recipe-or-no.html

    Well, sorta. I usually have cheese in there, too, and occasionally the bacon, but not often. I've had lots of different variations, too, but never with tomatoes. I may have to try that out.

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  13. This sure does look pretty.

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