Broccoli,
Sweet Onion and Georgia Pecan Salad
From Dolly Pennington of Matthews, Ga., is broccoli salad with
pecans. It's an updated, healthier, fresher version than those
that have been around for years, except with less fat.
Makes 6 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
1 large bunch broccoli, tough stem ends removed
1/2 cup Georgia pecan halves
Dressing:
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable or light olive oil
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 cup Vidalia or other sweet onion cut into thin slices
1/4 cup red bell pepper matchsticks (thin strips cut the length of
matchsticks)
1/4 cup raisins
Separate broccoli into florets. Slice tender stalks into thin
crosswise coins. Bring a 2-quart saucepan half full of lightly
salted water to a boil. Toss in florets and coins and blanch for
30 seconds, then drain quickly and immerse broccoli in a bowl of
ice water. Drain again and chill.
Meanwhile, spread pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast at
350°F for 5-7 minutes while you prepare rest of salad.
For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together sugar and
vinegar. Stir in soy sauce, garlic and pepper. Whisk in oil and
mayonnaise until smooth. Set aside.
In a glass serving bowl, combine reserved broccoli, onion slices,
pepper matchsticks and raisins. Remove pecans from oven and break
in half lengthwise. Just before serving, pour dressing over
broccoli mixture and toss to coat ingredients well. Scatter
toasted pecans on top.
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