Souplantation's Joan's Broccoli Madness Salad (Sweet Tomatoes)

Oolala's Note:

I had this at a chain salad bar style restaurant in FL called Sweet Tomatoes and found it online. Souplantation is another name for the chain. It was yummy. I make bacon in the microwave to save time and for easy clean up. If you use precooked bacon bits, this is a no-cook recipe. I think freshly crisped bacon is best but the other will do.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 bunch broccoli, uncooked, washed, cut into florets
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped

DRESSING

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. Mix the broccoli, bacon, cashews, raisins and onions in a large bowl. In a second bowl, beat dressing ingredients together gently until smooth.
2. About 10 minutes before serving, toss the salad with the dressing to allow flavors to meld.
3. Serve on chilled salad dishes.

Reviews

[Miss_can't-cook]

This one's a winner. I've made it w/ & w/o bacon and even substituted miracle whip instead of mayo. It's always a hit and people always ask for "my" receipe.

[debmayo58]

So glad to see that this recipe is still here. I made it for a potluck last year and everyone loved it. Also, I ate at Soupplantation today, and they have changed their recipe. Still good but not as good as it was originally!

[Arcadia Mom]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe. It is great. The salad is so yummy and now I can do it at home whenever I have a craving for it. I's say it is exactly like the one at Souplantation. Again, thank you.