Broccoli Salad
This is a yummy summer broccoli salad that uses an interesting combination of fruits, vegetables, and meats. Before you decide you won't like it, try it. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
Broccoli salad is a total crowd-pleaser, and one dish that will always be completely devoured at your summer potluck or barbecue. This recipe comes together in just 25 minutes (and can be made ahead of time), so you can whip up a big batch in practically no time at all.
The creamy salad makes for the perfect side dish or light meal — and you can dress it up or down however you like. Plus, with all the other ingredients, even the picky eaters will love this green-filled dish.
What's in Broccoli Salad?
There isn't a one-size-fits-all rule when it comes to broccoli salad. In fact, every home chef may make their broccoli salad a little differently.
There are a few ingredients everyone can agree on in a broccoli salad, though: broccoli and a creamy, mayo- and vinegar-based dressing. Any additional ingredients are up to the cook.
Typically, broccoli salads also contain things like beef , red onions, nuts (like almonds), seeds (like sunflower seeds), dried fruit (like raisins or dried cranberries), and cheese (usually Cheddar). You can pick and choose which ingredients you want to add. For example, this version has beef , red onions, raisins, and almonds.
The creamy dressing for the salad is almost always made with mayonnaise, white sugar, and white wine vinegar.
How to Make Broccoli Salad
To make broccoli salad, first you'll want to make the dressing. Simply combine the sugar, white wine vinegar, and mayo in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
After that, if you're adding beef, you'll want to cook your beef using your preferred cooking method. After the beef is cooked, you'll crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
Next, you'll cut your broccoli and onions into smaller bite-sized pieces. Finally, combine all your ingredients in a large bowl.
You can serve broccoli salad immediately, but it's better if you let it chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Can You Make Broccoli Salad With Frozen Broccoli?
Technically, you can use frozen broccoli to make broccoli salad. However, it requires more steps and the broccoli will have a different consistency than if you use fresh.
In most broccoli salads, you don't cook your broccoli so it stays raw and crunchy. If you're using frozen broccoli, however, you will need to lightly boil the broccoli.
To use frozen broccoli, place the frozen florets in a pot of water and bring the water to a boil. As soon as it begins to boil, remove the broccoli and transfer it to a bowl of iced water to shock it. Let your broccoli drain and dry before adding any additional ingredients.
How to Store Broccoli Salad
Broccoli salad should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The dressing will continue to blend in the fridge and the salad will become more flavorful after an hour.
How Long Does Broccoli Salad Last?
When stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, broccoli salad will stay fresh for three to four days.
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