305565 Thu Jun 29 12:33:43 -0700 2006 7 31 Home Cooking 0 1718386 On a visit to some relatives in the Mid WEst, we were served a broccoli salad. It was raw broccoli, cut into small pieces, green grapes, onions. Vinegar, and probably some brwon sugar. i think it may also have had peanuts. CAn't find the recipe, and would love to make it this weekend, it was so good. Does anyone have this recipe before I call my sousin in Ohio? TIA. Thu Jun 29 12:33:43 -0700 2006 11057 macca 1 1718516 This is my version of it. NOTES : A very refreshing salad! It is crunchy, sweet, and salty all at once--Very Good! Broccoli, Grape and Bacon Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing SALAD 12 slices 'thick-sliced' bacon 2/3 cup slivered almonds 2 heads very fresh broccoli, florets only -- cut bite-size 1 cup chopped celery 2/3 cup chopped green onions 1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes 1 1/2 cups seedless green grapes 3/4 cup golden raisins CREAMY CITRUS DRESSING 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice -- (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon salt -- (or to taste) 3 drops orange oil -- (optional) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a cookie sheet with sides, bake bacon until lightly crisp, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels; chop in 1/2-inch pieces when cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees, and roast almonds until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes; set aside to cool. Assembling The Salad: Can assemble the salad one day ahead, BUT don't mix in the dressing and almonds until ready to serve (or 1 hour before). In a large bowl combine the bacon, broccoli, celery, green onions, red grapes, green grapes, and raisins; cover and refrigerate. To Make Dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and orange oil (if desired). Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.. {Note: this recipe makes more dressing than may be required. Add only half to salad mixture; add more if necessary. Extra dressing can be served along-side salad.} Toss dressing and almonds into salad; spoon salad into serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Versatile, can adjust ingredient amounts to taste. {Note: Can chop broccoli stems very small and add to the salad for extra 'crunch'.} Thu Jun 29 14:08:54 -0700 2006 1718386 10309 Funwithfood 2 1718541 Thanks- not sure if this is the same recipe, but it looks like it is worth a try. Thanks again. Thu Jun 29 14:17:50 -0700 2006 1718516 11057 macca 1 1718787 here is mine, but you can use raisins or grapes- good both ways. 1 head fresh broccoli florets about 1lb. bacon (cooked & crumbled) a bunch of green onions, chopped 1 cup raisins OR grapes 1 cup unsalted peanuts 3 T cider vinegar 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup mayonnaise toss the broccoli, bacon, green onions, raisins and peanuts together. In a separate bowl whisk the vinegar, sugar and mayonnaise. Pour half of the dressing over the broccoli mixture and refrigerate. Let marinate overnight. Just before serving top with remaining dressing. Thu Jun 29 16:03:40 -0700 2006 1718386 11128 pamd 2 1718800 I'll bet that is the recipe. Will give it a try. Am also going on vacation in a week or so- and there are 25 of us going, so I am pulling out recipes that can be made ahead, tatse great and will feed a crowd. Thanks!! Thu Jun 29 16:08:37 -0700 2006 1718787 11057 macca 3 1719317 My SIL makes the pamd version... Thu Jun 29 18:55:53 -0700 2006 1718800 10309 Funwithfood 1 1718952 pasta salads work well in advance & for crowds. mine is simple & always a huge hit & you can make it with or without pepperoni. here- if you're interested... whisk together in glass bowl: 1/2 cup of each olive oil & red wine vinegar, along with 1 1/2 tsp of each garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano. 3/4 tsp ground black pepper and 3/4 tsp white sugar Add to the mix 2 1/2 cups cooked spiral pasta (I use 12 oz tri color) 3/4 cup sliced pepperoni, container sliced mushrooms, cucumber cut in chunks, cherry/grape tomatoes, red bell pepper chopped, kalamata olives, container feta cheese. toss until all is well coated, place in large container, cover & chill a few hrs or overnight. Thu Jun 29 17:02:45 -0700 2006 1718386 11128 pamd 2 1718989 Thanks, pamd- sounds delicious. THe kids love cucumbers and pepperoni, so this will certainly. Will add this to the list. We arrive at the beach house on SAturday, and after shopping will begin to cook. Usually make salads that are easy to serve for lunch or snacks. WE will make potato salad, pasta salad, chicken salad, egg salad, broccoli salad. This will get us thru a day or so!! Every night we make a huge green salad to have with dinner, and usually have carrots, cukes, and celery with rach dip for the kids before dinner. Lots of fun, but a big of a challenge to make tasty dinners for such a crowd and not spend too much time in the kitchen. Thanks- will definitely make your pasta salad recipe. Thu Jun 29 17:17:12 -0700 2006 1718952 11057 macca