Mandys Broccoli Salad Recipes

FAVORITE BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the sunflower seeds: Pour the sunflower seeds into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently (careful, they'll burn!), until the seeds are turning golden on the sides, about 5 minutes. Pour the toasted seeds into a large serving bowl.
• Add the chopped broccoli, onion, cheese and cranberries to the serving bowl. Set aside.
• In a 1-cup liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic and salt). Whisk until the mixture is well blended.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until all of the broccoli is lightly coated in dressing. I highly recommend letting the salad marinate for at least 20 minutes, or even overnight in the refrigerator.
• Divide the salad into individual bowls and serve. Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, covered.

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the broccoli florets and red onion with the olive oil and a couple pinches of salt and spread out on a sheet pan. Roast until browned and crisp, 18 to 22 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the raisins and sherry vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and allow the raisins to plump for 10 to 15 minutes.
• For the dressing: Combine the mayo, milk, sugar, vinegar, a pinch of salt and a bunch of black pepper in a large bowl.
• For the salad: Add the broccoli mixture to the dressing along with the grapes and celery. Drain the raisins, then add those. Fold everything together until combined, then taste and adjust seasoning. If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate. Top with the almonds right before serving.

ITALIAN BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the sliced shallot under cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
• Cut the stalks away from the broccoli heads. Using a knife or vegetable peeler, remove the fibrous outer layer of the stalks so its light green insides emerge; compost or discard the outer layer. Thinly slice the stalks crosswise, then thinly slice the heads into bite-size pieces. (A mix of shapes and sizes adds texture to the salad, so chop up the broccoli a few ways; there's no one right way to go about it.) Transfer to the large bowl as you go, then transfer any loose bits from the cutting board to the bowl.
• Season the broccoli generously with salt and pepper, then add the almonds, pickled peppers, olives, oil, vinegar and provolone. Toss vigorously with a spoon until everything is combined and the broccoli is shiny with oil.
• Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, oil and vinegar as needed. Let sit at least 10 minutes before serving. The salad improves with age as its flavors meld, and it can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Before serving, bring to room temperature and adjust salt, pepper, oil and vinegar to taste, as flavors change in the fridge.

MANDY'S BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Wash broccoli, cut into bite size pieces and place in large serving bowl. Add seeeds and onion and bacon to bowl. In seperate small bowl add miricle whip, sugar and vinegar. Stir well and pour into broccoli mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours.