Broccoli Grape Salad Recipe
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4.9
Broccoli Grape Salad Recipe
Description
This salad combines small broccoli florets, sliced cucumber, and halved seedless red grapes bringing varied crunch and sweetness. Crisped bacon adds a smoky, salty element, while toasted pine nuts contribute nuttiness and a delicate crunch. Finely chopped red onion provides a mild sharpness to the mix.
The dressing blends mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper into a smooth, tangy coating. The lemon juice brightens the flavors and balances the sweet grapes and rich bacon. Gently mixing the dressing ensures the salad remains crisp without becoming soggy.
This salad is well suited as a side dish for grilled meats, potlucks, or picnic meals. It is served chilled and maintains a refreshing texture when prepared shortly before serving. Toasting the pine nuts separately develops their flavor and enhances their crunch.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 6 oz Bacon chopped, browned
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted (or sunflower seeds)
- 1 lb broccoli 2 medium heads) cut into small florets, crowns
- 1/2 English cucumber sliced
- 1 1/2 cups red grape (seedless), halved
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice or added to taste
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Brown bacon in a skillet then remove to a plate using a slotted spoon. In a separate, dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden and fragrant, tossing often (3 minutes), then transfer to a plate.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped broccoli, sliced cucumber, halved grapes, diced onion, browned bacon and toasted pine nuts.
- In a separate small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of mayo, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and mix well.
- Mix the dressing into the salad & serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6as a side salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 17g | |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 809mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 391mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 534IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 72mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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