Broccoli Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
You are what you eat. If that’s the case, then I want to eat foods that make me feel good and let my radiance shine from the inside out. Fresh vegetables are the way to go. They are in abundance at local farmers’ markets and stands and I’m in my glory picking up lots of deliciousness to serve my family. One of my favourite salads to make (and eat) is Broccoli Salad. It’s always a hit at our summer family barbecues and often I’ll get my family requesting that I bring a batch with me.
The traditional dressing for this type of salad is made with white sugar but I’ve discovered another dressing that tastes even better and is healthier too! I modified a recipe for Ranch dressing I found on DrinkSilk.ca and was so pleased with how it turned out. This dressing would be great on any tossed salad, but it’s utterly divine on my Broccoli Salad. Your tastebuds will love it!
It incorporates a blend of textures with the crunch of the fresh broccoli and the softer sweetness of raisins. If you are tasked to bring a dish to a get-together this summer, bring this salad. It will be a sure-fire hit and you’ll have people asking you for the recipe.
Silk soy, almond and coconut beverages are a great choice for your healthy lifestyle. With important nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, plus a silky-smooth taste you’ll crave, they’re perfect in smoothies, over cereal and straight up in a glass.
You might also like Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Chicken & Broccoli Salad.
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Silk via Glam Media Canada. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Silk.
Broccoli Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli cut into bite size pieces
- 1 small red onion roughly chopped
- 8 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
- ¾ cup golden raisins
- ¾ sliced almonds
Homemade Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup Silk Original Unsweetened soy beverage
- 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh dill roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- pinch salt & pepper
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
- To prepare the dressing, combine Silk and lemon juice in medium bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Whisk in the remainder of the dressing ingredients.
- Add in dressing to the salad and toss together until completely combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition
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I don’t see carb count on your recipes. Am I missing something
I have been using your Homemade Ranch Dressing for my green salads,i just love it
Delicious recipe,shared on FB for my Sis
I love a salad with different textures and contrasting flavors and this one has it. Crunchy, chewy, sweet, salty, smoky, creamy. Thanks for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week!
This looks and sounds delicious! A great alternative to a lettuce salad
Stacie, I really like Silk, but I’d never thought of using it to make dressing- great idea! And a good broccoli salad is good year-round! Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinned! 🙂
This really is a never fail salad,made this for a potluck and it sure was a hit
I have never tried this salad with a ranch dressing, I always use a mayo, vinegar & sugar dressing. Will have to try out the ranch the next time I make it.
I love broccoli and I love ranch, so put them together to make a yummy salad, I’m all in, Looks so good 😀
I’ve been eating a lot of salads lately and this one sounds delicious and easy for me to make.
I’ll have to try it.
Broccoli is my new fave for salads! Your ranch dressing recipes sounds so yummy!
I’m going to try this!