Mardis Broccoli Salad Recipes

MARTIE'S BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Crumble into a small bowl.
• Cut broccoli into florets, dice up the stems, and put all into a large bowl. Mix in onion. Add raisins and Cheddar cheese. Stir in crumbled bacon.
• Combine mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour over broccoli mixture. Mix until completely covered. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

MY COUSIN MAXI'S BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble once cool enough to handle.
• Combine bacon, broccoli, raisins, green onions, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
• Stir mayonnaise, sugar, and apple cider vinegar together. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss until well combined.

FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble.
• Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.
• To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.

MARDI GRAS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss together the sweet potatoes and beets on the baking sheet. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the oil over top, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread into a single layer and roast until the potatoes are cooked through and the beets are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mustard, Creole seasoning, onion powder and sugar in a large salad bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, then whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon oil in a slow stream. Continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
• Add the green and red cabbage and green onions to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Add the roasted potatoes and beets and toss gently to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

MARTIN'S BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the mayo, sugar and vinegar in a large bowl.
• For the salad mix: Toss the broccoli, cheese, pecans, cranberries, green onions and bacon in a large bowl. Fold in the dressing until mixed thoroughly. Enjoy.