Who doesn't love a good broccoli salad? It's the perfect dish for bringing to potlucks, barbecues, and picnic spreads. Not to mention, it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Whether you like them drenched in a tangy dressing, topped with bacon and cheese, or stirred together with fruit, these 14 recipes are perfect for anyone who loves a delicious and refreshing broccoli salad.
From classic renditions to more creative takes, you're sure to find something that'll fill your belly and please your taste buds. Get ready to give your summer spread a healthy (and delicious) makeover!
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Fresh Broccoli Salad
Fresh Broccoli Salad has so much flavor because of it's tangy creamy dressing, crisp bacon, chewy raisins, crunch almonds, and flavorful onions. YUM!
Creamy, crunchy, and vibrant this easy broccoli salad makes a popular side dish for all your summer cookouts or outdoor picnic gatherings. Equally delicious cold or at room temperature, it only gets better as it sits and soaks up all the flavours.
Refreshing Lemon Poppyseed Broccoli Salad with crunchy almonds, sweet cranberries, and creamy avocado. A delicious, healthy salad packed with flavor that takes 10 minutes to make and can be served as a side or main dish!
A sweet, tangy, crunchy, refreshing salad of julienne carrots and broccoli with cranraisins, sunflower seeds, and green beans sprinkled in with a tangy dressing.
A great healthy salad that's perfect for everyday life or to bring to a party, potluck, game day or Super Bowl party. You can also make this with fresh broccoli instead of the roasted broccoli . You can also cook the broccoli on the grill instead of roasting.
A refreshing and crunchy broccoli salad featuring toasted almonds, crispy bacon, and peas, all brought together with a delicious honey vinegar dressing. This salad is perfect for picnics and gatherings.
To blanch the broccoli, bring a large pot of water with 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add the broccoli florets, then cook for 1 minute to keep the broccoli crunchy and bright green. Drain the broccoli and immediately place it in a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Once cooled, drain the broccoli well and set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread slivered almonds evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, until slightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool.
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Prepare the dressing by whisking together 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup honey in a small bowl.
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In a large serving bowl, combine the blanched broccoli florets, toasted almonds, crumbled bacon, chopped red onion, and peas. Add the dressing, toss well to mix, and use just enough dressing to coat the salad evenly.
This is the broccoli salad you will get special requests for. The combination of bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions and Cheddar is hard to resist. And the addition of rice vinegar or cider vinegar sharpens all the flavors.
This lightened up broccoli salad is the perfect healthy side dish for any summer barbecue! With crunchy broccoli, sweet dried cranberries, and a tangy mustard dressing, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy the fresh flavors of summer in a lightened-up version of a classic favorite.
Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apple, Pear, and Cranberries. The homemade dressing is made with mayonnaise, sour cream , honey, and lemon juice! Easy and delicious broccoli salad - perfect for home dinners, potlucks, barbecues, and parties!
An EASY, plant-based take on classic broccoli salad with coconut bacon, sunflower seeds, and a simple cashew dressing! Just 10 simple ingredients and 20 minutes required!
The ORIGINAL Broccoli Salad Recipe - loaded with broccoli, apples, craisins, and pecans, and tossed in a creamy lemon dressing. A must-try potluck favorite!