Fruit and Broccoli Buffet Salad

Fruit and Broccoli Buffet Salad

Another great salad for your next family fun night.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

Salad

  • ½ cup pecans
  • 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 2 ½ cups bite-size broccoli florets
  • 1 red apple, chopped
  • 1 cup grapes, halved

Poppy Seed Dressing

  • ½ cup grapeseed oil
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

Step 1
Beat grapeseed oil, sugar, cider vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt, poppy seeds, paprika, and mustard together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 2
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast pecans in hot skillet, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.; spread onto a cutting board to cool completely before chopping.

Step 3
Toss orange sections, broccoli, apple, and grapes together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 6 hours.

Step 4
Sprinkle chopped pecans over salad.

Cook’s Note:

Toasting nuts helps bring out their flavor. The quickest method is on the stove top. Spread nuts out in an ungreased nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. Shake or stir frequently, to prevent burning, for 4 to 5 minutes or until fragrant and starting to brown. Tip onto a cold plate to stop the cooking process and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350
Calories
26g
Fat
31g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat26g 33%
Saturated Fat3g 13%
Sodium208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate31g 11%
Dietary Fiber4g 16%
Total Sugars25g
Protein3g
Vitamin C71mg 356%
Calcium60mg 5%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium358mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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    • 8 years ago

    Oh, my, this is a delicious salad! The dressing is just perfectly zingy for this interesting combination of ingredients. I think I have found my next potluck dish, and I’m so happy!!!!! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was just lovely–crunchy, sweet-tart, and good. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!

    • 8 years ago

    This recipe definitely deserved 5 Stats. Made it for my Culinary Society and they all wanted the recipe. I made the recipe as written.

    • 7 years ago

    The dressing for this is really good. I didn’t have grapes so I used blackberries and they were good, too. I plan on making it for the rest of my family.

    • 5 years ago

    Absolutely delicious! Followed the recipe to a “T” and it was a hit for two functions. Received many kudos, requests for both the recipe and to take home leftovers!! You and your guests will love it!

    • 3 years ago

    Don?t have to just make it for a buffet- I have made it 3 times for our family dinner. Great way to combine fruit and vegetable in one dish.

    • 1 year ago

    I used canned mandarin oranges cut in half; otherwise followed the recipe. Outstanding! Not a speck left and will make this again and again!

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