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This nutty and fruity broccoli salad with red wine vinegar is a big hit at potlucks! The recipe was given to me by my Aunt Rossanne. She is the best cook ever! To bulk up the salad, you can add an extra cup of broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 5 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup white sugar
- 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Cool, crumble, and set aside.
Step 2
Toss together broccoli, green onions, sunflower seeds, raisins, and crumbled bacon in a large bowl.
Step 3
Mix together mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Toss with vegetables to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 542 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat48g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat12g | 59% |
| Cholesterol49mg | 16% |
| Sodium646mg | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrate22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars17g | |
| Protein8g | |
| Vitamin C41mg | 206% |
| Calcium36mg | 3% |
| Iron1mg | 5% |
| Potassium330mg | 7% |
*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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This salad was the hit at a covered dish
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very good salad, especially good for picnics and potlucks. Loved it!!!!
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I substituted Dried Cranberries for the rasins. Both ways are great!!!!
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I have use this recipe several times and always get rave reviews. I put the dressing on about an hour before serving but save the crunchies til just before I serve.
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My family and I LOVED this!!!! I left out the raisens though. And I just used bacon bits instead of frying up bacon. This made it a lot faster. Even my 10 year old brother, who hates broccoli, kept telling me how much he liked it.
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Thanks for the recipe Jennifer, everyone loved it. The red wine vinegar is the key to the dressing
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This is a great recipe that we have at all family gatherings. It’s fantastic with anything off the grill!
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I served this at several barbecues this summer and it was always a hit! Definitely a keeper. Highly recommended
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This is my husband’s favorite salad – he cannot get enough of it when we make it! I have no children and can’t rate it as to kid-friendliness though. It would go well with the kids in my extended family though – they all love bacon.
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I was looking for a broccoli salad recipe similar to the one they serve at the cafeteria where I work. This one far surpassed my expectations! I made it for a party and even the meat loving guys ate it up! Now, I’m sharing the recipe with my colleagues.
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Excellent! The dressing was the perfect measurements for this recipe, as well as the raisins and nuts. I made it with 3 bags of frozen brocolli flowerettes from Green Giant (14oz. bag). It was delicious! Thank You!
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We really enjoy this recipe. We make it a lot in the summer, but it is great anytime. Everybody is always asking for the recipe. I do not add rasins. And I cut back on the sauce (it seems too juicy/runny) and I added about 1 cup of ched. cheese. YUMMY!
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People were scared about the fact that the broccoli was raw, but once they tasted it they realized it didn’t matter. The bacon really makes the salad but 1/2 pound would have been enough.
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I use dried cranberries instead of raisins, and leave out the seeds as my family doesn’t like them. Also, add a cup of cubed (~1/2 inch pieces) sharp cheddar cheese for more pizzaz! It’s best to add the dressing right before serving, or the broccoli will be soggy.
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Great recipe! It is really easy to throw together – and add pretty much what you want – I added both golden raisins and some dried cranberries, and used some toasted peacns instead on sunflower seeds..yum!!!
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This is a great, easy salad for summer parties. However, I doubled the broccoli in order to make enough for 8 people. I also left out the sunflower seeds and used pre-cooked bacon bits, and it was great!!
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This was a good broccoli salad. However, I felt that the RED BROCCOLI SALAD on this site was much better. The red grapes, toasted slivered almonds, and purple onion make for an outstanding presentation, and the flavors pique the tastebuds. I make both salads for potlucks, but my most requested recipe is that of the Red Broccoli salad.
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This salad was super! I will definitely make this again. I used equal instead of sugar and you could not tell the difference!
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All my children gobbled this up and my husband asked me to make it for an office party — true praise!
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I agree, my sister-in-law has made this for family functions its a hit!
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This is great stuff! I’ve taken it to several potlucks. It’s quick and everybody loves it.
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This was the first time I tried a raw broccoli recipe and it was a huge hit for my Christmas dinner. Both the adults and kids really loved this one.
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This is a tasty recipe, even without the bacon (I’m a vegetarian). I felt that the red wine vinegar was essential to the tanginess of the dressing; I recommend that you do not substitute white vinegar, although an apple cider vinegar might be a good substitute. Consider making this salad a day in advance and refrigerate for the flavors to develop (give it a good stir before serving, as the dressing will settle to the bottom. In place of the golden raisins, I used dried cranberries, which added color and a little zing. You could also add coarsely grated carrot for visual appeal and added vitamins. If you’re going to travel with this recipe, just put the sunflower seeds in a ziplock baggie and stir it in when you serve the salad–the seeds will stay crunchy that way. You might also reserve some of the sunflower seeds and raisins/cranberries to sprinkle on the top of the salad for a pretty presentation. It went over very well at a family get-together and I was repeatedly asked for the recipe!
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Very tastey salad! I especially like the dressing on this one. I use it for coleslaw, too.
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Even those who wrinkle their nose at broccoli will have a small sample and enjoy this one. I have subbed crasins (they now come in several varities) when I need a change. Made this for a Christmas party a week ago and I made it again today for lunch (using the crasins). Both times = great! The combo of raisins and broccoli make this a favorite with my daughter!
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Even those who wrinkle their nose at broccoli will have a small sample and enjoy this one. I have subbed crasins (they now come in several varities) when I need a change. Made this for a Christmas party a week ago and I made it again today for lunch (using the crasins). Both times = great! The combo of raisins and broccoli make this a favorite with my daughter!
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This HAS to be the recipe for the broccoli salad at Souplantation, it tastes identical! It’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, and summertime. The ingredients are all perfect together and the measurements are spot on – this is seriously an awesome salad!!
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Good salad. Substituted craisins or dried cherries for the raisins and didn’t use the sunflower kernels…i think I used slivered almonds. I made this a while back and am just now writing a reveiw for it. But I do remember it tasted good. Will probably make this again.
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I made this version yesterday- omitting the sunflower seeds. I tried Alyson’s Broccoli Salad from this site for Christmas dinner and liked it better. This recipe has too much sugar for my taste and I prefer the milder flavor of the white vinegar over the red. Plus for some reason the green onions were a little overpowering.
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This was a hit at my neighborhood potluck. The texture remained good even after sitting on ice the whole afternoon. Several people asked for the recipe. I have had a better broccoli salad that had cranberries in it.
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This is a great dish for company – I’ve made it for my in-laws and for a church supper, with rave reviews! I used pre-cooked bacon & Salad type precooked bacon bits with good results. Thanks Jennifer!
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Delicious recipe! Very high fat with the bacon, though. I’ve made it several times and made a few adjustments. I’ve used 2 cups of broccoli florets with 2 cups of broccoli slaw (available in many produce departments). Also, served with store-bought “real” bacon pieces on the side, as many people are health-conscious and opt for no bacon. I’ve also used pecans or walnuts in place of sunflowers. Use less sugar and “light” mayonnaise. I highly recommend this and people always ask for the recipe. Thanks for a great one!
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I made this recipe last night for a church meeting. I used craisins instead of raisins. Mine was the only salad that was all gone at the end of the meeting! I will definitely be making this salad again. It was so good!
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I made this recipe for work and got raves over it. I didn’t have any red wine vinegar so I used 1/2 Basalmic and 1/2 white vinegar and it was fantastic. I’ll definately make this again and again.
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this is an awesome, simple recipe! great flavor great combo!
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This is a potluck favorite for family gatherings. I substitute dried cranberries for the raisins.
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I only gave it a 3 because I ended up modifying this recipe quite a bit. To cut back on fat and calories, I used BACOS instead of bacon. I also used dried pinneapple and red grapes but cutting them in half like other suggestions and I also added shredded sharp cheddar cheese. It came out like a new recipe but it was delish. I guess I didn’t know I had it in me to be so creative.
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Everyone loves this, and other than frying the bacon and chopping the broccoli, it’s pretty easy to assemble.
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I absolutely love this recipe!!! I have never heard of it, but was so delighted to have stumbled across it on your site! It is a GREAT dish to bring to summer pot luck picnics. My friends now say “Good, Jennifer brought her broccoli salad again!” Thank you for posting it!!
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I like this version with sunflower seeds instead of nuts, and green onions instead of yellow onion. The onion can sometimes be overpowering with yellow onion, and the sunflower seeds are much less work!
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omigoodness MAKE THIS RECIPE! it is to die for delicious!! and it only has to chill for maybe 30-45 min. before it’s sufficiently delicious ( i was worried it would take forever to soften the raw broccoli but not at all)
this is a major favorite…..YUM!!!!
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Broccoli is one of my all-time favourite foods, so I was happy to stumble on this classic. You see broccoli salad recipes all the time, and this recipe is the most basic and splendid one of all. This recipe has JUST the perfect balance of both sweet and sour. I made it just now, and I love it! Thank you!
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This was wonderful. A great hit at get togethers. The only thing I will note is that you add the dressing until it is coated thouroughly but not soaked!
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This recipe is tasty and versatile! I wanted a larger salad so I added baby spinach leaves & cucumber slices. I doubled the sunflower seeds, raisins and dressing to make up for the extra veggies. I also used turkey bacon and low fat mayonaise. It’s still one of the best broccoli salads I’ve tasted.
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I made this for a picnic yesterday, it was awesome! Everybody gobbled it up, and there was barely any left! Thank you for the recipe, it’s a keeper!
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This was absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS, and I would advise everyone to try it. Did do a lot of substituting: used Hormel real bacon bits, defrosted broccoli cuts, slivered almonds, and craisins. Cut the dressing by about 25%, and then also cut back on the sugar IN the dressing, since I used low-fat mayo. It needed a healthy sprinkle of salt. I had one problem, though–it overpowered my egg foo yung. Any thoughts as to what would go well with this if it were served as a side-dish for a regular dinner?? Or should one add a bunch of meat to it and serve it as a meal by itself?? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you. It is DELICIOUS.
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A huge hit a barbeques! Everyone loves this salad!
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This recipe called for way too much bacon and not enough broccoli. Despite upping the broccoli to double what it called for I found that there was too much dressing. The dressing was also a weird flavor to my taste buds. Won’t be making again. It could have potential though.
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I made this salad for my sister’s bridal shower. I added cauliflower and used dried cranberries instead of raisins. It turned out great. Will definitely make it again.
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One of my fave recipes. Made tonight for a church potluck with rave reviews. Try reducing the sugar to scant 1/3 cup, use 1/2 red onion, small dice, reduce the vinegar to 3T, and add 1/2 c (4 oz) pre-shredded sharp cheddar cheese instead of bacon. Yum!
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I have used this recipe several times. It’s always requested! I did make some changes. 6 tbs’s of red wine vinegar seemed like a lot. I reduced the 1/2 c. sugar to 1/3 c. and used Splenda instead of sugar, used 4 tbs’s of red wine vinegar and reduced mayo to 3/4 c light mayo. I also use the hormel or oscar meyer precooked crumbled bacon in package (found in bacon bits aisle & less calories then fresh bacon. I wouldnt recommend bacon bits. they have a stale, fake taste)Can easily be doubled or tripled for large get togethers
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This salad is so good!!! It is one of my absolute favorites. I can’t get enough of it!! One of the girls here at work adds cauliflower to it too. I have used both the cooked bacon and the ready to use bacon (both good)- bacon bits of any kind change the overall flavor (not good!) Have tried other versions but this is the best!!
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Very good…I added peanuts and used cranberries instead of raisins! I also halved the mayo. Loved it!!!
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I am not a broccoli-salad eater, but I love this recipe. A user below asked what would be good with using this as a side…us gals at work here eat it with rotisserie-style chicken and fresh bread to try to keep it as healthy and lite for spring/summer as possible. We try to cook/buy chicken that is not heavy flavored, as the mellow chicken compliments all the flavors going on in the salad instead of competing with it. Excellent potluck and lunch food!
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Good basic recipe. I had pine nuts, so substituted them for the sunflower seeds.
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AWESOME RECIPE!! I love the red wine vinegar, rather than regular vinegar. I made this for a family dinner, and it was a huge hit! I didn’t have red onion, so I added diced white onion. I also doubled the raisins. I must say, this is the best broccoli salad I have ever eaten!
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I have had more compliments on this recipe than any other. I always take it to a get together and everyone wants the recipe! I do use only 3.5 tbls of the red wine vinegar and use dried cranberries…so delicious! I made it this week with a variation–broccoli slaw in a package…it was great too!
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This is really good. I make this all the time now. The first time I followed the recipe exactly, and thought there was too much dressing and bacon. So instead I add 6 cups of broccoli and only
abut 1/3 pkg bacon. Always use dried cranberries in place of raisins. Depending on the brand of red wine vinegar that I use, I have to watch the amount to add. Sometimes it is very strong. This salad is usually best eaten the first day it’s made, as it tends to get soggy as time passes. -
We have a recipe that we use that’s very similar to this one. But rather than sunflower seeds we use peanuts, we cut back a lot on the mayo, and use plain vinegar. It’s definitely one of my favorite foods to make and to eat. 🙂
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Absolutely delicious! Guests always ask for the recipe of this great salad. I use Hormel Bacon Bits when I’m in a hurry. I also add sliced red grapes and pine nuts. Yummy!
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I have been making this salad for years. A friend of mine brought it to a potluck and I got the recipe from her. I usually increase the broccoli, I don’t really measure it, but I think it’s about 6 cups. I cut the raw bacon into small pieces with kitchen shears, then fry it all at once, stirring occasionally, until pretty crisp. My cats go nuts, hoping I’ll drop some. I have to move quick if I want some salad, between my husband and the cats, this goes quick. I made some Monday and it was gone Tuesday morning. Just bought some more broccoli and bacon to make it again. Great recipe!
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A winner! Easy, good, and everyone loves it!
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Loved it! I skipped the raisins as some are not fans. Also used Miracle Whip instead of mayo-personal preference. Going into my keeper file.
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This is a great recipe which I especially like during the hot summer months. I’ve also made it by adding cauliflower and using toasted walnuts and finely sliced red onion. Mmmmm Good. Thanks so much for the recipe.
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I have made this salad for years and everyone that tries it LOVES it! The recipe I use has different proportions though. I use 1/2 lb. of bacon, 1 cup raisins & sunflower seeds. I use 1 cup mayo, with a 1/4 cup sugar and only 3 tablespoons white vinegar. I think the proportions in this recipe would make this much to tart for my taste and there would be way too much bacon in proportion to the other ingredients. Try changing the proportions until you get the taste you love.
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When I make this salad I use 1/2 mayonnaise and 1/2 vanilla yougert and 1/3 cup of raspberry vinegarette (instead of red wine vinegar) for the dressing. I also use more raisins and sometimes use broken cashews in place of the sunflower seeds. We can’t get enough of this salad and leftovers are wonderful! So far everyone has loved it.
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I made this salad for a potluck for my husband’s Christmas party for his division. It was a hit. I added more broccoli than suggested because it seemed a little too moist. The sunflower seeds add a nice crunch! Costco has a salad like this that you just add ingredients and stir…but mine was even better from scratch! Will make again and again!
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This is a wonderful recipe. I made it according to the recipe the first time, without onions (personal preference) and 5 T red wine vinegar. It was very good, but a little too tangy for our taste. So, the next time I used 4T of Balsalmic vinegar instead and it was DELICIOUS!! I love the golden raisins in it! Great recipe!
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Good recipe! I replaced the raisins with dried cranberries, blanched the broccoli beforehand to make the color prettier and added more broccoli. Next time I may try subbing some of the mayo with yogurt to make it healthier.
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This is a wonderful salad for any occassion. Great pot-luck addition. My family (all ages) loved it. I added crasins and sunflower seeds………..great. Thanks for sharing.
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This was DELICIOUS!! My husband hates broccoli & he loved this salad. He went back for more a few times 🙂
I took advise from a few of the other reviews. I blanched the broccoli for better color and consistancy. Instead of red wine I used balsamic & cut sugar to 1/3 C … left mayo the same.
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I used regular purple raisins because I like the color. It tasted awesome!! Everyone loves this salad. Be sure to mix well before serving, as all the dressing wants to settle at the bottom. Also, add sunflower seeds just before serving to maintain their crunchy texture.
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Mmmm, this is such a nice summer recipe. I had it once before at a potluck with shredded cheese in it, so I added about 2/3 C to it. Overall, I used more broccoli and less bacon and sugar. Using all the sugar called for would have made it much too sweet for my taste. You can also substitute toasted walnuts in the place of sunflower seeds. I love the crunchy texture of this salad! Everyone was gobbling it up!
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Very good – I scaled the recipe back to 4 servings, and used 1T less of the red wine vinegar. I would do the same for a larger batch. It’s perfect.
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The classic. Always great. Don’t change a thing and you will enjoy this anytime throughout the year. Especially best in the summer paired with grilled fare.
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I like purple onions in the recipe instead, they are sweeter and taste better.
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This salad was great!!! I added some culiflowers and they came out really good. I just bought a bag of pre-cut broccoli and culiflowers. I like to get things done fast!!! I also bought a deli bag of cooked bacon pieces and put those in the salad. Pretty fast!!!!
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This was te classic broccoli salad – very good, but slightly too sweet for my liking. I would cut back on the sugar slightly for my next go – otherwise, very good!! Thanks for the recipe
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Loved it!!
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This almost the same salad my aunt makes every thanksgiving.The only things she does differantly is that..She uses 2 cups broccoli and 2 cups cauliflower and instead of raisins we use dried cranberries,instead of the green onion…1 small red onion(chopped) and cashews instead of the sunflower seeds.Try it this way you will love it! Either way it is a great salad and even kids love it!
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This recipe is awesome. I first had this recipe at my families Thanksgiving Dinner some years ago. I usually can’t get enough. It’s in a class by itself.
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perfect–I added the craisins instead of raisins and silvered almonds and red onions yummy
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Yummy also included yellow peppers and instead of red wine vinegar I use tamarillo vinegar. Delicious.
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I loved this recipe!!!!
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When I was making the dressing to this salad, I was thrown off by the amount of red wine vinegar, it seemed too strong. Even after it was all mixed in it was way too much so I was actually going to throw the salad out. But we were going for dinner at a friends and this is what I made…BUT once dinner time came around and the salad flavors had time to merry it was FANTASTIC! All it needed was a little time. So I would suggest to everone DONT be thrown off by the vinegar, and make it at least 1 hour in advance! This was a great salad =)
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YUMMY! This is an excellent recipe and very easy to make. I use red onion instead of green onion. I have also substituted “Real Bacon Pieces” (by Hormel) in place of freshly cooked bacon. Less mess and still tasty.
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This salad is very good. I am not a fan of raisns, so Instead of raisns I use dried cranberries and I also add almonds. Everyone likes this salad I take it to all potlucks.
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I lost my old recipe. I was so happy to find it here! Don’t let the others fool ya this is it!. If you are a Costco shopper…pick up dried cranberries and sliced almonds, it will save you in the long run when you are making for many people!
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I had some b.salad from the grocery store baking section, which i liked but is kind of expensive. so i decided to make my own that was close to the store bought ingredients which was my 1st time ever tasting this type of salad and this recipe was very close but better. Thanks for the recipe.
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This was excellent! Its the bacon that does it. I made this for a family reunion and it was gone within minutes!
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This salad is Deelicious! I took it to work and everyone was asking for the recipie. I doubled the recipie and used hormel bacon pieces, crasins,chopped red onion and roasted sunflower seeds. Since I made it the night before I mixed the dressing but didn’t pour it on the salad until the next morning before I left for work. The dressing looked pink when I made it from the vinegar but when I took it out of the fridge at lunch time it was white. Make the dressing just as it says in the recipie. It’s sweet yet tangy at the same time. This dressing would be great to use if your making coleslaw too. It’s a keeper!
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Enjoyed the flavor! I also substituted craisins for the raisins. The red wine vinegar adds so much flavor!
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Yums! I substituted raisins for blueberries and I didn’t have any sunflower seeds, so I used sesame seeds. Also didn’t have green onions so I used scallops. Broccoli never tasted so good.
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Our family’s favorite side dish. Tastes even yummier the next day. I have subbed Splenda and cider vinegar with terrific results.
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I followed the recipe to the “T” and it seemed very sugary sweet to my family. I think for my family to enjoy better I would cut the sugar and vinegar amounts by atleast half. I had a broccoli salad very similar to this at a Woman’s Retreat….it was FABULOUS, but NOT nearly so sweet – All other ingredients hold up well!
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I made it as stated on the first try, but the vinegar was so overwhelming to me. The second time I tried it I used only 1 1/2 Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar & it was perfect for my taste. (I was looking for something along the lines of what walmart deli used to sell) and I found it!
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yummy!
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Loved it. The husband and I are vegetarians so we substituted Morningstar veggie bacon which is delicious and has much less fat. Yummy!
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Delicious!
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Everyone loves this salad. I make it for pot lucks all the time. I chopped the broccoli very small and I used red onion in place of the green and just used regular raisins. I make it the night before (we like it better this way) and add the bacon and sunflower seeds before serving.
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