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othing is more delicious than fresh vegetables from the garden, and Gabi Strickland Walker of Walker Mtn Eats shares the perfect recipe for Broccoli Salad. She said originally it was a Paula Deen recipe but she has tweaked it for her family and friends and it is always a hit.
JULY 2022
BROCCOLI SALAD
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INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Salad:
Step 1:
SERVES 4-6
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1 head fresh broccoli (or a small bag of fresh broccoli florets from the salad section of your local grocery)
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½ C real bacon bits
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½ C red onion, sliced into thin rings and chopped in half
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1 3-oz. bag of Salad Toppers - dried cranberries and honey-roasted pecans
– Trim off the large leaves from the broccoli stem. Remove the tough stalk and wash the broccoli head thoroughly. Cut the head into florets. If using a bag of fresh broccoli florets, you do not need to cut up the broccoli unless there are large florets.
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8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese - cut into very small chunks or you can use pre-cut cheese cubes and then cut each cube in half to equal 1 cup
– Place in a large bowl and add the remaining salad ingredients to the broccoli florets.
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½ C cherry tomatoes - sliced in half
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Pinch of salt
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Plenty of pepper
Dressing: •
1 C mayonnaise
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2 T white vinegar
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¼ C sugar
Step 2:
Step 3: – In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, stirring well.
Step 4: – Add the small bowl of dressing ingredients to the broccoli mixture and toss gently.
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It is very simple but everyone says there is just something about the combination of flavors that makes this an incredible summer salad. Give this one a try soon! – Gabi Strickland Walker
