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Broccoli Salad

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"A healthy, bright salad. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com." — Christine L.

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4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons dry roasted sunflower seeds

1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise

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Directions

Combine the broccoli, onions, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, orange juice, and mayonnaise until blended. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 18, 2005

Blanch the broccoli florets (drop them into boiling water for 1 minute, then drain or put into a salad spinner to dry) before adding the other ingredients and dressing. 100% improvement.

—valereee

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 23, 2010

Sadly found this to be bland. Blanched the broccoli which I recommend. The dressing was tasteless though. The next morning I tried to give it flavor. 1st tried a taste with cayenne added - NO. Then tried adding curry powder - better. I think I'll try adding curry powder (1 tbl) and a dash of cumin to the dressing next time. Loved the red onion, raisen and seeds.

—penny

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Jan 02, 2006

This salad was great with a few modifications. First blanch the broccoli. Second double the dressing and use real mayonnaise (it's only a couple of tablespoons for Pete's sake!) and Third ADD BACON.

—KNS93

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Apr 28, 2006

I loved this! Such wonderful flavor and can be made in a snap! I always blanch broccoli, as I don't like that real raw flavor and it brings out the green. I also added salt and pepper, had low fat mayo and full fat yogurt. I only had a tangerine so used the juice from that and also a bit of the grated rind thrown in. It really brought out a beautiful flavor and the color of bits of orange. I didn't have sunflower seeds so threw in a few cashews for crunch. The textures are also wonderful in this salad and so healthy. Will definitely be a summer staple in my house. It was nice to find one that didn't take bacon, as my husband doesn't eat pork.

—TUNISIANSWIFE

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Mar 17, 2011

Due to personal taste, I put halved grapes in instead of raisins and used a sauce from another recipe: 1/3C mayo, 1/4C yogurt, 3T sugar, 1T red wine vinegar, 1 fresh squeezed orange and fresh ground pepper, also no red onions, too stinky, either some finely chopped Vidalias if in season or white, or <1/4C white onions super fine chopped, if I'm in the mood for more decadant sauce, I double it for more creamy coverage, yum, I'm rating based on my modifications, not just by the recipe as it is

—horsenut

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Jan 21, 2011

This is my "go to" broccoli salad. Healthy and nutritious- and it tastes good! Need more of the dressing in proportion to the broccoli

—Maureen

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Jul 15, 2009

OMG This was the "Hit" of my dinner party!! In addition I added one large shredded carrot. Tossed extra sunflower seeds and raisins. I can't wait to make this dish once again!!! By the way, I was looking for a cold side dish and this was it!!!!

—tricia

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May 12, 2006

Really a good salad! And healthy too! I added about 2 T. real bacon bits for flavor and blanched the broccoli about 2 minutes to bring out the bright color. Didn't like it much when I first prepared it but after sitting overnight it's delicious! The flavors have really blended. I think it would be good with chopped walnuts instead of the sunflower seeds. That would even make it healthier. Will definitely make again!

—COGRANDMA4

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Nutrition

Calories
49 kcal
2%

Carbohydrates
8.2 g
3%

Cholesterol
< 1 mg
< 1%

Fat
1.5 g
2%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
2.2 g
4%

Sodium
41 mg
2%

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

Nutritional Information

Broccoli Salad

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 49
Calories from Fat: 13

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.3g 1 %
Cholesterol < 1mg < 1 %
Sodium 41mg 2 %
Potassium 220mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 8.2g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
Protein 2.2g 4 %
Sugars 4.3g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 72 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 5 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 7 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 20 %

* 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.