Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Broccoli Salad

This is a broccoli salad with raisins and pistachios, along with red onions and a sweet-sour mayonnaise dressing. It is inspired by my favorite Broccoli salad at Sweet Tomatoes. The actual recipe I've tried hard to find; this is the closest I've come.

Ingredients:
5 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pistachios
1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (if desired)
1/4 cup of red onion, chopped
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Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup sugar

Preparation:Combine broccoli and cauliflower florets, raisins, pistachios, crumbled bacon and chopped onion in a large serving bowl. In a separate bowl or large cup, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Add dressing to the salad and toss to mix well; chill thoroughly before serving. Broccoli salad serves 4 to 6.