Broccoli Salad Dressing
A simple dressing ties this whole salad together. Made with mayo, lemon juice, sugar, and salt, the dressing not only adds flavor to the salad, but softens the broccoli. This Broccoli Salad is the perfect summer salad. It is made with just a handful of ingredients and comes together so quickly. Your guests will absolutely love this delicious dish.
Broccoli: Fresh and crisp, raw broccoli florets provide a hearty base with a slightly bitter and earthy flavor that pairs well with the other sweet and tangy ingredients. Red grapes: Add a burst of sweetness and juiciness to the salad Chopped walnuts: Add a satisfying crunch and a rich, nutty taste. Chop them finely. You could use other nuts here like sliced almonds or chopped pecans. Red onion: Offers a sharp flavor that contrasts with the sweet grapes and tangy dressing. Mayonnaise: Serves as the creamy base for the dressing, bringing all the ingredients together. It adds a smooth texture and a mild, rich flavor that coats the broccoli. I always go with light mayo, but regular will work as well. Red wine vinegar: A tangy acidity that cuts through the richness of the mayonnaise in the creamy dressing. Sugar: Enhances the sweetness of the grapes and balances the acidity of the vinegar. Kosher Salt: If you use table salt, cut the amount in half.
Combine salad ingredients. Combine the cut broccoli, grapes, walnuts, and red onion in a large mixing bowl. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt until fully combined. Put it all together. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to combine.
The dressing softens the broccoli just slightly so it doesn’t seem like you are eating raw veggies. If you want the broccoli to soften even more, make this salad the day before you plan to serve it so that it will have more time in the dressing.
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If you make this easy broccoli salad recipe or any of my other recipes, let me know what you think by leaving a comment below. I love hearing from you! Keep any leftovers covered, in the refrigerator for up to three days. If it sits out for more than two hours, toss it.
