Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Best Broccoli Salad Recipe

My by-far number one most requested recipe or dish for me to bring is my Broccoli Salad.

 I got this recipe from a friend over 9 years ago now after she made it and I desperately requested it.
This is a great go-to recipe for parties.
Double batch shown here
Broccoli Salad

The key to the broccoli salad starts with the broccoli:
   Chop your broccoli small!
No one wants to eat a big old chunk of broccoli, so get those pieces small for a much more pleasurable eating experience and no big stems- just the "tree" part.

The recipe calls for a "bunch" of green onions; first what is a bunch exactly and I never do a bunch-here is about the amount I use for a double batch (though I did end up cutting up two more-so 5)

Bacon makes it better!   I always just about double the bacon it calls for, as really is there ever enough bacon?  A great way to cut up the bacon is cut it with kitchen scissors!

As you are mixing the dressing you might get worried it looks too thick.
No worries, as you start mixing it into the salad it almost disappears.   Pour just a little bit of the dressing, stir it all around, then add some more, and stir again-- best way to make sure it is all evenly coated.

And yummy!


Now the recipe:

Broccoli Salad
Serves: 6-8 people ((I usually double for parties))
  --see my modifications above
Dressing:
 1/2 cup sugar
 1 cup mayo
 2 t. vinegar

Salad:
  6 cups finely chopped broccoli
  1 bunch green onions (I never do a bunch- see above)
  1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  2-3 pieces bacon

1. Cook the bacon until well done, set aside on paper towel to drain grease.
2. While bacon is cooking, chop the broccoli into small pieces.  Put into a large bowl.
3. Finley chop the green onions- add to the broccoli mixing well.
4. Add and mix in sunflower seeds to broccoli mixture.
5. Make the dressing by combining dressing ingredients in separate bowl, mix well.
6. Add dressing mixture to broccoli, adding a little at at time and stirring then adding more.
7. Cut or break the bacon into small pieces, add to the broccoli mixture, mix well.
8. Refrigerate or eat immediately.

Your welcome- enjoy being the hit of the party.


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36 comments:

  1. That looks super yummy! I love broccoli salad.

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  2. That looks very similar to a pasta salad that my mom makes. She uses tri colored linguine noodles and then adds broccoli and bacon. It's heavenly.

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  3. I love broccoli salad! I like tossing in some dried cranberries with it.

    And you're right... you can never have to much bacon!

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  4. This is when I want to cry because I don't like mayo, but I am SO with you on chopping the broccoli small like that! Perfect!

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  5. That sounds so good! I love broccoli AND bacon! I'm having a tea party this weekend....thinking of adding this to the meal.

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  6. I love to eat that too...I enjoy raisins in it as well.

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  7. And pinned. I love that salad.

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  8. This looks delicious! And what an awesome way to get in the greens! I will definitely have to try this!

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  9. sounds yummy... i pinned it!

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  10. Soooo gooood... My mom makes this exact same salad, and it's always a hit. Who knew broccoli and bacon would go so well together... ;)

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  11. Wow! I might have to give this a shot. Broccoli is the newest item that I have opened my self up to trying and liking-- I'm guessing it took 7 years for my taste buds to change to finally like it. I can't agree more about the bacon-- never can have too much. How do you think it would be minus the sunflower seeds?

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    1. I like cooked broccoli but raw isn't my favorite thing to eat, I will though--but this is just so good that even if you aren't a huge broccoli fan will probably really like it. I think you could totally do it without sunflower seeds. It is just the little shell-less ones so they really don't seem to affect the taste too much but you could definitely take them out.

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  12. This looks delicious! I'm definitely going to give it ago!

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  13. I have a potluck mission reunion to go to Friday. I may have to take this. Thanks! It looks delicious. I will let you know how it goes.

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  14. Yum! And it's broccoli so it's nice and healthy!

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  15. i make this same salad but I use broccoli, red onions, yellow peppers, bacon, and raisins it is so delish going to try your version tonight

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  16. I love broccoli!! And everything is always better with bacon! :o) Can you substitute greek yogurt for the mayo in this one? I really don't like the smell of mayo.

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    1. I have never done that- but it would definitely be worth a try and probably would work.

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  17. I love a good broccoli salad and this looks like a good one!

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  18. Mmmm! I love broccoli salad! Your recipe is almost the same as mine, but I've never used green onion. I'm going to have to try that! And you're right, more bacon always = better!

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  19. You're going to mail this to me right? Not the recipe, I mean the salad ;). Seriously though, looks and sounds amazing!

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  20. I'm loving this recipe...I love broccoli and always looking for new ways to prepare it. And you had me a bacon!

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  21. Yum! My mom makes a similar one but it does not have bacon in it. May have to change that... lol!

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  22. I love this salad but instead of green onions, I use dried cranberries. It's so good.

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  23. Looks delicious! I wish I could eat some right now. I'm going to pin it!

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  24. Definitely going to try this one!!! It looks so good!

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  25. Definitely trying this - thanks!

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  26. I have had a similar salad (the recipe is here somewhere)....it is that good! Yum. Thanks for sharing!

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  27. Delicious! this makes me dream of summer picnics in the park!

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  28. Perfect! I never know what to bring, and this is something I never see, so it would be unique and tasty!

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  29. This looks so good! I am definitely going to try it and I pinned it for later! Love broccoli!

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