READY IN 25 mins

Spring Salad

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"People are surprised when they taste this salad with the odd combination of ingredients, but it 's a very very good salad." — BROWNDOG

Directions

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, toss together the bacon, broccoli, celery, green onions, green grapes, red grapes, raisins and almonds.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 30, 2004

This was an awesome salad! But be careful not to mix the dressing with the rest of the ingredients more than a few hours before serving as the broccoli will wilt and shrink a bit, leaving it a little watery in the bottom of the serving dish.

—smurfette

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 27, 2010

I had such high hopes - it was the dressing that was such a let-down. The mayo-sugar-vinegar combination makes something really special taste like any plain old broccoli salad. I subbed craisins for raisins and left out the bacon. I should have gone with my gut and not doused the whole thing in mayo. A different dressing is very much in order....

—MaLizGa

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Jan 10, 2004

Very yummy! I used red onion instead of green onion, craisins instead of raisins, and I sugar coated the almonds and added them right before serving. (Heat them in a pan over med-low to med heat with 1-2 Tbsp white sugar until the sugar melts. Cool and break apart.) I'll definitely make this one again.

—MARYFS

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Aug 21, 2003

I love this recipe. It's quick, easy and delicious. I've made it for my child's teachers, family reunions and other celebrations. It has been a hit with all(especially the teachers). It is a very unusual combination of flavors but, when infused, it's like eating fireworks. All my tastebuds are going wild with the freshness and variety of this refreshing salad. Thank you, Kathleen, for this great recipe.

—BRENDA1958

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Apr 29, 2005

This is the best salad I have had in a long time- I made it twice in one weekend! The flavors are diverse and yet they really work well together. I used a pound of bacon, green and red onions (a little more than half of a cup), and a mixture of raisins and cherry flavored craisins (again a little more than half of a cup, any combination of raisins and craisins would taste great). I omitted the celery and blanched the broccoli (placed the florets in boiling water for 30 seconds and then really cold water for a few minutes), which made it a brighter green color and gave it a better taste and consistency. It does get a little watery after awhile but it doesn't affect the taste. I recommend letting the flavors sit together for awhile for the best results.

—JODI

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Jan 10, 2004

Good salad. I don't care for the taste of raw broccoli, so next time I make this I will steam the broccoli just slightly. Otherwise, good flavor combination.

—MSROOTZ

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Jul 28, 2005

Wow - excellent salad! I omitted the bacon and used onions (not green onions) and added sliced apples. Thank you for this excellent recipe.

—Nancy

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Jun 21, 2003

I made this salad the day my fiance was returning from a trip. After I finished making it, I had to leave my home for a few hours only to return and find my fiance finishing the entire 8 serving salad. He has been after me ever since to make it. Maybe this time he will let me have a bite.

—BEANA4

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Nutrition

Calories
540 kcal
27%

Carbohydrates
28.9 g
9%

Cholesterol
39 mg
13%

Fat
44.8 g
69%

Fiber
3.7 g
15%

Protein
9.4 g
19%

Sodium
547 mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spring Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 540
Calories from Fat: 403

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.8g 69 %
Saturated Fat 9.9g 50 %
Cholesterol 39mg 13 %
Sodium 547mg 22 %
** Potassium 568mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 28.9g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15 %
Protein 9.4g 19 %
Sugars 20.5g
Vitamin A 14 %
** Vitamin C 122 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 15 %
** Thiamin 26 %
** Niacin 31 %
** Vitamin B6 29 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 35 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.