Nan's Broccoli Salad

Source : Bring A Large Pot Of Water To Boil While Prepping The Broccoli Peel The Large Broccoli Stems And Slice Cut The Head Into Florets When Water Is Boilin...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : October 31, 2025

Step:

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil while prepping the broccoli. Peel the large broccoli stems and slice. Cut the head into florets.

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  2. When water is boiling, add broccoli and cook for just 1 minute. Immediately drain and put into bowl of ice water. Add the chopped red onion (helps to take the harsh bite out, which red onions often have). Let sit for 5 minutes, drain well, and pat dry with paper towel.

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  3. Add all salad ingredients to large bowl and gently toss with a rubber spatula.

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  4. Whisk together all salad dressing ingredients.

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  5. Pour dressing over salad and mix well with rubber spatula. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Best if chilled at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

  1. SALAD:
  2. 1 head broccoli (about 3 cups)
  3. 1/2 sm. red onion, chopped
  4. 1-2 apples, chopped (peeled if desired)
  5. 1 c. purple grapes, cut in half
  6. 2/3 c. dried cranberries
  7. 1 c. pecan halves, toasted
  8. 8 slices bacon, crisp cooked, chopped
  9. POPPY SEED DRESSING:
  10. 1 c. mayonnaise
  11. 1 T. apple cider vinegar
  12. 1/4 c. sugar
  13. Zest of 1 lemon
  14. Zest of 1 orange
  15. 1 T. lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  16. 1 T. orange juice, fresh squeezed
  17. 1/2 T. poppy seeds
  18. Pinch black pepper

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