Broccoli Salad

Options
Anonymous
Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
edited June 2014 in Recipe Swap for Healthy Living
This is a yummy and healthy recipe.

4 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup green onions
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 - 6 slices bacon, crumbled
1 tablespoon sugar

Mix sour cream and mayonnaise (I use light) and sugar in large bowl. Mix broccoli (I cut the florets into smaller pieces), raisins and onions - toss with sour cream mixture. Refrigerate overnight. Top with bacon (or bacon bits) before serving.
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2006

    Oh Shirley, when I saw 'broccoli salad,' I immediately thought of the one Harris Teeter makes....have you tried that? I'm addicted to that stuff and have it at least weekly, with fish or a veggie burger. Yours sounds even better though!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2006
    This was always a hit at our family gatherings during the holidays. You can omit the bacon bits if you don't eat meat. There are also the imitation bits. This is very, very good.
    Shirley
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • sharon68
    sharon68 Member Posts: 115
    edited November 2006
    Thanks, Shirley......my Women's Bible Study group is "assigned" salads for the Christmas luncheon next week....so I've printed this off ....very timely.

    Sharon F
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mkl48
    mkl48 Member Posts: 350
    edited December 2006
    Hi Shirley,

    That broccoli salad is terrific. I use dried cherries instead of raisins and add cashews. Toasted almonds would be even healthier. Thought about canadian bacon or turkey pastrami.
    Still some nitrates,but less "bad " fat.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • leener
    leener Member Posts: 65
    edited December 2006

    I make something very similar and use diced dried apricots ans Splenda instead of sugar. I add a bit of bacon grease for extra flavor-my mom used to do that with her cole slaw, and it really adds a depth of flavor (I melt it in the microwave first). YUM!!!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2006
    Aw, your ideas sound great. I may have to try the dried cherries. The bacon is good in it, but I could do without it. Is the imitation bacon bad for us? Probably since it imitation. Did I just answer my own question?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 1,358
    edited December 2006
    ok you guys........everytime i log on, "broccoli salad" shows up.........so i'm making it tomorrow for a staff "christmas thing-blech".......hope its as good as you girls are raving about!

    although none of you have ever steered me wrong, so i'm betting it's a hit!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2006
    Shel, I think you'll like it. It is better made the night before because the flavors set in.

    Enjoy!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • teacher06
    teacher06 Member Posts: 73
    edited December 2006
    nm46

    I'm a fan of broccoli salad and your adaptations sound great!

    Debi D.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • kats
    kats Member Posts: 509
    edited December 2006
    This is the recipe I use when I make broccoli salad (can't say it's healty or low cal but it's yummy), my niece gave me the recipe.

    4-5 cups broccoli flowerettes
    1/2 red onion, sliced
    1/2 cup cheddar cheese (I use extra sharp), grated or cubed
    1/2 lb. bacon, fried and chopped

    Combine all ingredients except dressing. For dressing, combine 1 cup Miracle Whip (you can substitute regular mayonnaise) , 2 Tblsp vinegar, and 6 Tblsp sugar. Mix well, pour over salad ingredients. Mix, chill and serve.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2006
    kats, this one sounds good too. I may just have to try it. Can't we be a little bad once in a while? I'm bad too often!
    Shirley
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Roxwooood
    Roxwooood Member Posts: 102
    edited December 2006

    Yah! I've always wondered how to make this, not much of a cook. I really didn't expect this recipe when I checked the thread, but I'm sure glad I did. It's great, and now I know how to make it. Actually, there are certain resturants that make it "just right" and I go to them just for this salad. Thanks a bunch!

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 1,358
    edited December 2006

    rachel???????????????????

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,701
    edited December 2006
    Quote:

    rachel???????????????????



    shel???????????
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 1,358
    edited December 2006

    what is it with me and this dumb broccoli salad thread lol?

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Categories