Broccoli Salad with Fruit and Nuts
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This recipe is sweet and savory with tons of texture and flavor. Perfect for a picnic, backyard bbq or party. Make a day ahead!
Author: Sweet It The Spice
Recipe type: Side Dish, vegetable
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- ⅔ cup Hellmans mayo
- ⅓ plus ¼ cup Basil and Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 1 cup Apple, Red Grape and Celery Slaw
- ½ cup or 1 small red onion diced
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnut pieces
Method
- In a large bowl, fill halfway with ice and water, then set aside.
- Using a large stockpot, boil water and add broccoli.
- Blanch for no more than 30 seconds.
- Remove and drain in a colander. Immediately add broccoli to ice water bath.
- Allow broccoli to cool off completely before straining back through a colander.
- Drain broccoli and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Using the large bowl to chill the broccoli in, add mayo and vinaigrette.
- Whip with a wire whisk until incorporated.
- Add broccoli, slaw, onion, cranberries and walnuts and mix to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper optional.
- Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or over-night before serving.
Recipe by Sweet Is The Spice at https://sweetisthespice.com/recipes/side-dishesveggies/broccoli-salad-with-fruit-and-nuts/