Nan'S Broccoli Salad

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To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook Nan's Broccoli Salad using 18 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

This is one of those recipes I don't really measure; just kinda eyeball each ingredient, a little of this, more of that. So don't feel at all locked into the measurements (guesstamations!) given. Adjust to your own taste. For instance, shredded carrots aren't in the recipe, but I saw some in my fridge and thought they'd add to the color, so threw in a small handful.

Please DON'T skip the blanching! It really makes a difference. Not only does it brighten the color of the broccoli, it also makes it easier to chew while still being crisp.

Ingredients and spices that need to be Get to make Nan's Broccoli Salad:

1. SALAD:
2. 1 head broccoli (about 3 cups)
3. 1/2 sm. red onion, chopped
4. 1-2 apples, chopped (peeled if desired)
5. 1 c. purple grapes, cut in half
6. 2/3 c. dried cranberries
7. 1 c. pecan halves, toasted
8. 8 slices bacon, crisp cooked, chopped
9. POPPY SEED DRESSING:
10. 1 c. mayonnaise
11. 1 T. apple cider vinegar
12. 1/4 c. sugar
13. Zest of 1 lemon
14. Zest of 1 orange
15. 1 T. lemon juice, fresh squeezed
16. 1 T. orange juice, fresh squeezed
17. 1/2 T. poppy seeds
18. Pinch black pepper

Instructions to make to make Nan's Broccoli Salad

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil while prepping the broccoli. Peel the large broccoli stems and slice. Cut the head into florets.
2. When water is boiling, add broccoli and cook for just 1 minute. Immediately drain and put into bowl of ice water. Add the chopped red onion (helps to take the harsh bite out, which red onions often have). Let sit for 5 minutes, drain well, and pat dry with paper towel.
3. Add all salad ingredients to large bowl and gently toss with a rubber spatula.
4. Whisk together all salad dressing ingredients.
5. Pour dressing over salad and mix well with rubber spatula. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Best if chilled at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!

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