This broccoli salad is packed with crunchy vegetables and juicy fruit. It’s a favorite at my house, my daughter loves it. I think her favorite part is the mandarin oranges, but she loves broccoli and apples just as much. This salad is very tastily paired with any summer main dish..burgers, sandwiches, ribs, chicken…it goes great with everything. Plus it’s a great way to make sure your family gets their fill of vegetables and fruit.
My friend has made this broccoli salad for years and I have always loved it so much. I finally asked her for the recipe, and then I lost it so I had to get it again. This time I’m making sure to put it on here so I will never lose it. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you all and I hope you enjoy it just as much as I do.
Broccoli Summer Salad
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| Serves | 8 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 2 hours |
| Total time | 2 hours, 15 minutes |
| Meal type | Salad |
| Misc | Serve Cold |
Ingredients
Salad
- 2lb broccoli florets (chopped bite size)
- 1 can mandarin oranges (cut in half)
- 1/2 cup red onion (chopped small)
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1 green apple (chopped bite size)
Salad (Optional)
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 6 bacon strips (crumbled)
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Directions
| Dressing | |
| Step 1 | |
| Whisk mayonnaise, white vinegar and sugar until completely blended. Put in refrigerator until ready to mix salad. | |
| Salad | |
| Step 2 | |
| In a large bowl combine broccoli, apple, onion, oranges and craisins. You can add the optional bacon and almonds. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Mix the salad with the dressing and refrigerate for a couple hours. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Serve with more slivered almonds, Enjoy! | |
