Reviewed: May 13, 2007

This is really good. I make this all the time now. The first time I followed the recipe exactly, and thought there was too much dressing and bacon. So instead I add 6 cups of broccoli and only abut 1/3 pkg bacon. Always use dried cranberries in place of raisins. Depending on the brand of red wine vinegar that I use, I have to watch the amount to add. Sometimes it is very strong. This salad is usually best eaten the first day it's made, as it tends to get soggy as time passes.

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Allegra

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Reviewed: May 6, 2007

I have had more compliments on this recipe than any other. I always take it to a get together and everyone wants the recipe! I do use only 3.5 tbls of the red wine vinegar and use dried cranberries...so delicious! I made it this week with a variation--broccoli slaw in a package...it was great too!

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Chef Stag

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2007

AWESOME RECIPE!! I love the red wine vinegar, rather than regular vinegar. I made this for a family dinner, and it was a huge hit! I didn't have red onion, so I added diced white onion. I also doubled the raisins. I must say, this is the best broccoli salad I have ever eaten!

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2006

Good basic recipe. I had pine nuts, so substituted them for the sunflower seeds.

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Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2006

I am not a broccoli-salad eater, but I love this recipe. A user below asked what would be good with using this as a side...us gals at work here eat it with rotisserie-style chicken and fresh bread to try to keep it as healthy and lite for spring/summer as possible. We try to cook/buy chicken that is not heavy flavored, as the mellow chicken compliments all the flavors going on in the salad instead of competing with it. Excellent potluck and lunch food!

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2006

Very good...I added peanuts and used cranberries instead of raisins! I also halved the mayo. Loved it!!!

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Reviewed: May 8, 2006

This salad is so good!!! It is one of my absolute favorites. I can't get enough of it!! One of the girls here at work adds cauliflower to it too. I have used both the cooked bacon and the ready to use bacon (both good)- bacon bits of any kind change the overall flavor (not good!) Have tried other versions but this is the best!!

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Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2005

I have used this recipe several times. It's always requested! I did make some changes. 6 tbs's of red wine vinegar seemed like a lot. I reduced the 1/2 c. sugar to 1/3 c. and used Splenda instead of sugar, used 4 tbs's of red wine vinegar and reduced mayo to 3/4 c light mayo. I also use the hormel or oscar meyer precooked crumbled bacon in package (found in bacon bits aisle & less calories then fresh bacon. I wouldnt recommend bacon bits. they have a stale, fake taste)Can easily be doubled or tripled for large get togethers

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2005

One of my fave recipes. Made tonight for a church potluck with rave reviews. Try reducing the sugar to scant 1/3 cup, use 1/2 red onion, small dice, reduce the vinegar to 3T, and add 1/2 c (4 oz) pre-shredded sharp cheddar cheese instead of bacon. Yum!

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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2005

I made this salad for my sister's bridal shower. I added cauliflower and used dried cranberries instead of raisins. It turned out great. Will definitely make it again.

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Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2005

This recipe called for way too much bacon and not enough broccoli. Despite upping the broccoli to double what it called for I found that there was too much dressing. The dressing was also a weird flavor to my taste buds. Won't be making again. It could have potential though.

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Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2005

A huge hit a barbeques! Everyone loves this salad!

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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2005

This was absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS, and I would advise everyone to try it. Did do a lot of substituting: used Hormel real bacon bits, defrosted broccoli cuts, slivered almonds, and craisins. Cut the dressing by about 25%, and then also cut back on the sugar IN the dressing, since I used low-fat mayo. It needed a healthy sprinkle of salt. I had one problem, though--it overpowered my egg foo yung. Any thoughts as to what would go well with this if it were served as a side-dish for a regular dinner?? Or should one add a bunch of meat to it and serve it as a meal by itself?? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you. It is DELICIOUS.

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Reviewed: Jun. 19, 2005

I made this for a picnic yesterday, it was awesome! Everybody gobbled it up, and there was barely any left! Thank you for the recipe, it's a keeper!

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Reviewed: Jun. 11, 2005

This recipe is tasty and versatile! I wanted a larger salad so I added baby spinach leaves & cucumber slices. I doubled the sunflower seeds, raisins and dressing to make up for the extra veggies. I also used turkey bacon and low fat mayonaise. It's still one of the best broccoli salads I've tasted.

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Reviewed: Jun. 7, 2005

This was wonderful. A great hit at get togethers. The only thing I will note is that you add the dressing until it is coated thouroughly but not soaked!

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APADDIE

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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2005

Broccoli is one of my all-time favourite foods, so I was happy to stumble on this classic. You see broccoli salad recipes all the time, and this recipe is the most basic and splendid one of all. This recipe has JUST the perfect balance of both sweet and sour. I made it just now, and I love it! Thank you!

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2005

omigoodness MAKE THIS RECIPE! it is to die for delicious!! and it only has to chill for maybe 30-45 min. before it's sufficiently delicious ( i was worried it would take forever to soften the raw broccoli but not at all) this is a major favorite.....YUM!!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2004

I like this version with sunflower seeds instead of nuts, and green onions instead of yellow onion. The onion can sometimes be overpowering with yellow onion, and the sunflower seeds are much less work!

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Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2004

I absolutely love this recipe!!! I have never heard of it, but was so delighted to have stumbled across it on your site! It is a GREAT dish to bring to summer pot luck picnics. My friends now say "Good, Jennifer brought her broccoli salad again!" Thank you for posting it!!

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