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

[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!

[sillysindy]

Thank you so much!! The main reason I go to sweet tomatoes is for this salad, it's so good.. I got the family eating broccoli ! Ps. I blanched the broccoli- 2 minutes max over hot water and quickly in cold water. (so the broccoli is still crunchy.) Then I use a salad spinner to get all the water out, or else the dressing will be watery.. Enjoy

[Chef #1538307]

I love this! It tastes just like Sweet Tomato's salad! My only comment is that the dressing is a bit sweet (like the restaurant), so I adjusted to my personal taste. I lowered the sugar and upped the vinegar.