Festive Broccoli Salad for a Large Group Recipe
I prepare this during the holidays, but it's also a great potluck salad.
From "Southern Living" magazine, with modifications.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches fresh broccoli (2 1/2 - 3 lbs.)
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
- 18 ozs. mixed dried fruit, such as apricots, cranberries, craisins, etc., chopped
- 8 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese (I use Wisconsin white)
- 5 oz. slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup diced red onions or scallions
- garnish: chopped parsley
Directions
- Wash broccoli, cut flowerets from stems.
- Put stalks into food processor and finely chop.
- Combine all ingredients together in a bowl, garnish with parsley.
- Refrigerate 4 hours before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 127g | |
| Recipe makes 18 servings | |
| Calories 306 | |
| Calories from Fat 234 | 76% |
| Total Fat 26.58g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 5.66g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium 201mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 13.65g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 9.85g | 7% |
| Protein 5.13g | 8% |
