My sister Susie created a Broccoli Salad that is very popular here on the RecipeGirl site. Its dressing is mayonnaise-based, and it has tomatoes, onion, raisins, cashews and bacon in it. It’s really a delicious salad. But sometimes I like to make one that’s a little bit lighter, and that’s what this one has going for it. The dressing here is made of white wine vinegar, sugar and olive oil. It adds a sweetness to the ingredients in the salad, but it’s not as fattening.
Ingredients needed:
broccoli red onion red bell pepper raisins sliced almonds salt and pepper bacon white wine vinegar white sugar olive oil
How to make Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette:
The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post. This salad is so easy to make. Combine the first 7 ingredients (broccoli through bacon) in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and oil. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss gently to coat.
I think this broccoli salad with vinaigrette is better when covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for a while. I toss it again before serving. The chill time gives it a chance to let the flavors meld together a bit.
I love the crunch of the almonds and the sweetness of the raisins. Sometimes I use golden raisins instead of the classic brown raisins. Enjoy!
How to toast almonds:
This recipe calls for using toasted almonds. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add sliced almonds to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to move the almonds around until they are a little bit toasted. Then transfer them to a paper towel and let them cool.
The Best Broccoli Recipes:
Roasted Broccoli with Asiago Broccoli Cheese Casserole Sautéed Broccoli with Carrots and Pecans Broccoli Potato Soup Broccoli with Two Cheese Sauce
