Broccoli raisin salad can be a summertime meal all by itself.
Outsmart the picky eaters in your household: Prepare one of these broccoli raisin creations, then tell the family you're saving it for guests. Of course, they'll sample it on the sly, and once they've dipped a fork in the bowl, you've got them hooked. No one but you needs to know the dish is actually chock full of vitamins and iron.
Instructions
Make Sunflower Broccoli Raisin Salad
1. Mix the dressing in a large bowl:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar
2. Toss into the dressing:
6 cups broccoli florets
1 small diced onion
1 cup raisins
3. Let the broccoli combination marry for a couple of hours. Just before serving, add:
10 strips fried, crumbled bacon
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
Serves six to ten.
Make Cheesy Broccoli Raisin Salad
4. Chop and combine:
1 head broccoli
1 small, finely chopped red onion
1/2 cup raisins
8 slices fried, crumbled bacon
8 oz. package shredded cheddar cheese
5. Mix for dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp. vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
6. Pour the dressing over the salad, then refrigerate for several hours.
Serves eight as a side dish or four as a main dish.
Make Veggie Power Broccoli Raisin Salad
7. Mix:
2 cups finely chopped cauliflower
2 cups finely chopped broccoli
1/2 cup raisins
4 slices fried, crumbled bacon
8. Whisk the dressing:
6 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
9. Toss the ingredients and dressing.
Serves four.
Make Broccoli Raisin Salad with Grapes
10. Combine in a large bowl:
4 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups halved seedless green grapes
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup raisins
2 tbsp. sunflower seed kernels
11. Whisk in a small dish:
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. white vinegar
12. Toss the dressing with the main ingredients and chill for an hour. Serves eight.
Make Broccoli Raisin Salad with Nuts
13. Mix dressing:
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
14. Add the main ingredients:
1 head chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 slices fried, crumbled bacon
15. Refrigerate the salad overnight. Serves four.
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