Broccoli Corn Salad
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Broccoli Corn Salad
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This Broccoli Corn Salad features chopped broccoli florets and stems, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, grated carrot, and dried cranberries tossed in a creamy dressing made from ranch, mayonnaise, and pressed garlic. The salad combines crunchy, fresh vegetables with a sweet note from the craisins and a garlicky, creamy dressing for a balanced texture and flavor blend. Using the broccoli stems reduces waste and adds mild crunch, making the salad a colorful, versatile side dish.
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The salad combines fresh broccoli florets and diced peeled stems for a crunchy base mixed with halved cherry tomatoes, sweet corn kernels, grated carrot, and tart dried cranberries. The dressing is made by blending ranch dressing, mayonnaise, and pressed garlic, creating a creamy and garlicky coating for the vegetables. The salad's texture balances the crispness of fresh broccoli and carrot with the softness of the dressing and chewy craisins, offering a spectrum of flavors that lightly balance sweetness and tang. It is a chilled salad best served fresh as a side or light meal addition.
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Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 broccoli large or 2 medium heads, fresh
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved or quartered if larger
- 1/2 corn can or cooked from 1 large ear
- 1 carrot grated, large
- 1/4 cup craisins dried cranberries
Dressing Ingredients:
- 4 Tbsp ranch dressing
- 4 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 garlic clove pressed, small or 1 large
Instructions
- Chop broccoli into small florets. Use a potato peeler to peel the stems and dice cleaned stems to use in your salad as well (no waste!).
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, 1 cup sliced tomatoes, corn kernels, 1 grated carrot, and 1/4 cup craisins.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together 4 Tbsp ranch, 4 Tbsp mayo and 2 cloves of pressed garlic. Mix until smooth then stir the dressing into the salad to taste. We used the entire amount.
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