This recipe feels more like something you’d make in the summer, but I love it so much, I’ll whip it up anytime, especially these days when I’m into my low-carb recipes. It originally came from my friend/neighbor, Kenna.
ORGANIC BROCCOLI SALAD (I use mostly organic ingredients)
- 3 bunches fresh broccoli, chopped (UPDATE: I’ve recently learned that broccoli should be cooked before eating, otherwise it will block absorption of certain nutrients. SO from now on I will lightly steam it before tossing it in this salad. I’m going to try to leave a bit of a crunch, hope I can pull it off…)
- 2/3 c. raisins (ick, I leave these out)
- 1/2 small onion, chopped small
- 10 slices of bacon (crisp-fried, crumbled) – from your local farmer if possible
Mix these ingredients together for the dressing and stir into salad ingredients:
- 2 T. raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 c. mayo
- 1/4 c. sugar (Original recipe said 1/2 c.!)
- Optional: 1 T. fermented soy sauce
I also add crispy almonds on top – they add a very nice crunch! Chill well before serving, if you can wait for it.
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Rashmi 01.16.09 at 1:40 am
In the second part about the dressing ingredients, what is the 1/4c??? Did I miss something?
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Kelly 01.16.09 at 1:47 am
Oops, it’s late, I’ll go fix it, thank you!!!
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Shauna 01.16.09 at 8:00 am
Kelly – I love this salad! Except I like to put the raisins in it…..
Shauna
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jeanne 01.16.09 at 8:15 am
Thanks for the reminding me about this salad. I just got a great deal yesterday on two- 3 lb. bags of organic broccoli flowerettes. I had planned to freeze most of it for later use, but now I will make the salad.
If you like dried cranberries, add them instead of the raisins.
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Christine Kennedy 01.16.09 at 10:00 am
Hi Kelly,
I love this salad too, especially with the addition of grated cheddar cheese! However, I try not to eat too many raw crucifers, as they are giotrogens, and interfere with precious iodine uptake. But, when this salad is on the table, I make an exception!
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Kim@ForeverWherever 01.16.09 at 8:51 pm
This sounds great to me! I love broccoli! I hope you’re able to bring one of your recipes to our Tasty Tuesday blog party one day!
-Kim
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Erica 01.17.09 at 1:58 am
I posted a recipe like this a while back in my blog also. It’s VERY good! We normally only eat it in the summer though, I can’t find good tasting fresh broccoli any other time of the year. You can use honey instead of sugar if you please, I have and it tastes just as good
But to me, the raisins are the best part of the salad haha! Take care ~ Erica
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Susi 01.17.09 at 8:19 pm
This is a very yummy recipe. Now that I’m working on eating almost-no-sugar, I should make this for lunch simetime. Thanks for reminding me of this great recipe! I really enjoy your website – you got me on coconut oil!
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Kelly 01.18.09 at 10:55 pm
Susi, glad you’re using coconut oil now!
Shauna & Erica, I’ll have to try it with honey, but you’ll never get me to put raisins in! I like Jeanne’s idea better!
Kim, I’ll check it out!
Christine, I still have to look into that iodine issue more, and read Ann Marie’s post on it, etc. What are other raw “crucifers”? I could look it up, but I’m getting too tired!
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Katie 01.19.09 at 9:11 am
Kelly,
I’m not Christine, but cruciferous vegetables are usually goitergenic, although cooking can neutralize some of the goitergens. They get their name because they look like a cross when they are sprouting. Other crucifers are: cabbabge, kale, mizuna, mustard, cauliflower, arugula (rocket), tatsoi, bok choi, daikon, radish, rutabaga, turnip, brussel sprouts, and collards.
This salad looks great!
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Kelly 01.19.09 at 11:04 pm
Thanks, Katie!!
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Paula 01.20.09 at 10:31 pm
Wait, I thought the cruciferous veggies were supposed to be heart healthy?
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Kelly 01.23.09 at 1:13 am
Paula,
I know, it’s confusing. Apparently too much of these messes with our iodine levels. Iodine is an issue I have to research more yet. Ann Marie has a post on it – just do a search for “iodine” at http://www.cheeseslave.com.
Kelly
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