Fruited Broccoli Salad
“My husband is not usually a salad eater,” Jad Monson explains from Spooner, Wisconsin. “When I developed this sweet dressing and salad for him, he loved it and so have many others at church dinners, picnics and family gatherings.” 8-10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large bunch)
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup green grapes, halved
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup minced chives
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sugar
Directions
- Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice (discard remaining
- juice or save for another use). In a large bowl, combine the
- pineapple, broccoli, celery, grapes, almonds and chives.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and reserved juice.
- Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until
- serving. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 294 calories, 23 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 136 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.