Broccoli Salad
Our Win You Over Broccoli Salad is all but guaranteed to win you over to eating broccoli raw, even if you are not a huge fan of this incredibly healthy vegetable.
It's easy to prepare, and always steals the show at BBQs, buffets, picnics and dinners. This recipe will give you a great salad to break up the monotony of coleslaw and potato salad at family gatherings.
NOTE: The picture left has quite large cut florets and very little dressing on it. If you like your dressing, don't be afraid to lash it on.
Ingredients
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3 heads of fresh broccoli, cut into small bite size pieces by removing all the stem so that only the floret at the very end remains
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1 small red onion, chopped
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200g of shredded cheddar cheese
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250g streaky bacon, fried and chopped
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(raisins optional)
Dressing: (amounts can vary- make according to your taste)
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250 ml light mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons of sugar
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3 tablespoons of white distilled vinegar
Method
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Combine the first 4 ingredients together and mix well.
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To make the dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients and mix well. You can add more/less mayo, sugar or vinegar depending on your taste. Add as much or as little dressing as suits your taste.
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Chill in the fridge for an hour or two before serving if possible, for maximum crunch.
