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
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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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Your Broccoli Salad recipe sounds like a great improvement over the last time I tried to make it. Your dressing will be a hit in our family!
This would be a nice change from the traditional salad. The fact that it has bacon in it fills my heart with joy. 🙂
I am a big fan of Ranch Dressing, a friend of mine brought over a salad (carrots, peas in a pod, cabbage, onions, and a few other veggie’s) and the Ranch Dressing gave them a “kick” which made it quite good! Thank You!!
Looks great. I have to try it one day! 🙂
This recipe sounds and looks wonderful. Broccoli is my favorite veggie and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. I’ll definitely have to give this recipe a try.
Stacie, your broccoli salad with homemade ranch dressing sounds and looks divine. I can certainly understand why this salad is such a hit. Thanks for the recipe.
salad for lunch,friends loved the dressing
This salad of yours looks really delicious. I could eat it as a meal. Thanks for sharing. I pinned for later.
this looks absolutely delicious!! such a perfect side to do. i have never made my own ranch dressing so i gotta give this a try. i know hubby would love it
This looks yummy 🙂
I’m always looking for new wonderful salads and dressings to make and this looks like it would be a hit with the family. I will have to give it a try we just love broccoli so this looks great to make.
Getting real hungry reading this!!
This recipe looks quite a lot to one I have, only instead of the homemade ranch dressing you use bacon jam. Yummy!
This recipe looks healthy and nice tasting. I can’t wait to try it.
Thanks so much for the ranch dressing recipe
This is great. I will definitely try this. Thanks so much
Looks like a nutritious summer salad. Something different!
This looks so yummy!
Broccoli salad is one of my favorites. I’ll have to try out this variation!
OMG! I’ve got to try this salad!! It looks so tasty!!! Thanks for the recipe!