Creamy Broccoli Salad Recipe

Name: Creamy Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 strips low-sodium bacon; 1/2 cup ice cubes; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size pieces; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 2 tablespoons salted roasted sunflower seeds; Copyright 2012 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

Servings: persons

2 strips low-sodium bacon
1/2 cup ice cubes
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons salted roasted sunflower seeds
Copyright 2012 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

1
Cook the bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 8 minutes.
2
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, and reserve 1 teaspoon drippings for the dressing.
3
Finely chop the bacon strips and reserve.
4
Combine 1 cup water, the ice cubes and onions in a small bowl.
5
Let the onions soak for 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad, and then drain and pat dry.
6
Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, reserved bacon drippings, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
7
Add the broccoli, onions and golden raisins to the dressing.
8
Toss well, cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
9
Before serving, toss well and season with additional salt and pepper.
10
Transfer to a serving dish and top with the chopped bacon and sunflower seeds.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 strips low-sodium bacon, 1/2 cup ice cubes, 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Creamy Broccoli Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Creamy Broccoli Salad

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