Tasty Broccoli Salad

Submitted by weekend cooker

"A great tasting salad, which can be made ahead and refridgerated up to 3 days. Refrideration time is included in preparation time."

 

• Ready In: 7mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6-8 salads
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh broccoli, cut into small bite size florets
• 1⁄2 purple onion, sliced and seperated
• 1⁄2 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup imitation bacon bits, for garnish (optional)

• DRESSING

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

directions

1. Wash broccoli, ahead of time and drain well on paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients including the broccoli and mix well.
3. Combine dressing ingredients, and spoon over broccoli mixture and toss.
4. Refridgerate for several hours before serving.
5. Sprinkle bacon bits over salad just before serving.

Reviews

[lac925]

My sis-in-law always makes this salad for family parties, and I keep forgetting to ask her for the recipe...but then, I found THIS recipe and tried it - SUCCESS!!! It's exactly the same! I only had Miracle Whip on hand (instead of Mayonnaise), which made it a bit sweeter, but other than that, it was amazing! And my 2-yr-old boy LOVED it - I didn't think he'd take too well to the raw broccoli, but the sweetness of the dressing and the raisins toned down the "broccoli" taste. I will make this salad over and over again! TY!

 

[Boomette]

This broccoli salad has a great taste. The dressing is perfect. I omitted the salt. With the toasted almonds it was yummy. Thanks Doug :) Made for Market tag game

 

[Annacia]

Made just as directed (for a change *blush*) and it was great. Can't think of anything that I'd change. Great veggie side with the grilled burgers tonight. You can't go wrong with this salad.

 

[breezermom]

I've made this salad with pecans, sunflower seeds, and now toasted almonds. Always delicious! I used no fat mayo and real bacon instead of bacon bits....just don't like those. Wonderful salad! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Pneuma]

Amazing, I didn't know we can eat broccoli raw. But it's actually good! It's crunchy, love the almonds in it as it gives it a nutty flavor and the salad's sweet and delicious. Didn't have celery so didn't add it and opted out on the bacon bits. So easy and yet so good! Thanks!