How to Make Broccoli Raisin Salad

Broccoli raisin salad can be a summertime meal all by itself.

Outsmart the picky eaters in your household: Prepare one of these broccoli raisin creations, then tell the family you're saving it for guests. Of course, they'll sample it on the sly, and once they've dipped a fork in the bowl, you've got them hooked. No one but you needs to know the dish is actually chock full of vitamins and iron.

Things You'll Need

• For Sunflower Broccoli Raisin Salad: Large bowl 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar 10 strips fried, crumbled bacon 3/4 cup sunflower seeds For Cheesy Broccoli Raisin Salad: Large bowl 1 head broccoli 1 small, finely chopped red onion 1/2 cup raisins 8 slices fried, crumbled bacon 8 oz. package shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp. vinegar 1/2 cup sugar For Veggie Power Broccoli Raisin Salad: Large bowl 2 cups finely chopped cauliflower 2 cups finely chopped broccoli 1/2 cup raisins 4 slices fried, crumbled bacon 6 tbsp. mayonnaise 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar For Broccoli Raisin Salad with Grapes: Large bowl 4 cups chopped broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups halved seedless green grapes 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup raisins 2 tbsp. sunflower-seed kernels 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 1/4 cup plain yogurt 3 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. white vinegar For Broccoli Raisin Salad with Nuts: Large bowl 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 head chopped broccoli 1 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans 8 slices fried, crumbled bacon

Instructions

How to Make Sunflower Broccoli Raisin Salad

1. Mix the dressing in a large bowl:
   1 cup mayonnaise
   1/2 cup sugar
   1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar

2. Toss into the dressing:
   6 cups broccoli florets
   1 small diced onion
   1 cup raisins

3. Let the broccoli combination marry for a couple of hours. Just before serving, add:
   10 strips fried, crumbled bacon
   3/4 cup sunflower seeds

   Serves six to ten.

How to Make Cheesy Broccoli Raisin Salad

1. Chop and combine:
   1 head broccoli
   1 small, finely chopped red onion
   1/2 cup raisins
   8 slices fried, crumbled bacon
   8 oz. package shredded cheddar cheese

2. Mix for dressing:
   1 cup mayonnaise
   2 tsp. vinegar
   1/2 cup sugar

3. Pour the dressing over the salad, then refrigerate for several hours.

   Serves eight as a side dish or four as a main dish.

How to Make Veggie Power Broccoli Raisin Salad

1. Mix:
   2 cups finely chopped cauliflower
   2 cups finely chopped broccoli
   1/2 cup raisins
   4 slices fried, crumbled bacon

2. Whisk the dressing:
   6 tbsp. mayonnaise
   1/2 cup milk
   1/4 cup sugar

3. Toss the ingredients and dressing.

   Serves four.

How to Make Broccoli Raisin Salad with Grapes

1. Combine in a large bowl:
   4 cups chopped broccoli florets
   1 1/2 cups halved seedless green grapes
   1 cup chopped celery
   1/2 cup raisins
   2 tbsp. sunflower seed kernels

2. Whisk in a small dish:
   1/3 cup light mayonnaise
   1/4 cup plain yogurt
   3 tbsp. sugar
   1 tbsp. white vinegar

3. Toss the dressing with the main ingredients and chill for an hour. Serves eight.

How to Make Broccoli Raisin Salad with Nuts

1. Mix dressing:
   2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
   1/2 cup mayonnaise
   1/2 cup sour cream
   1/2 cup sugar

2. Add the main ingredients:
   1 head chopped broccoli
   1 cup chopped red onion
   1/2 cup golden raisins
   1/2 cup chopped pecans
   8 slices fried, crumbled bacon

3. Refrigerate the salad overnight. Serves four.

References

• Cooks.com
• Quirky Christa
• Recipeland