Di's Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
This was my sister's broccoli recipe, and I modified it by substituting some of her ingredients with some of my favorite things.
This was my sister's broccoli recipe, and I modified it by substituting some of her ingredients with some of my favorite things.
- Carbohydrate 54.3751187592933 g
- Cholesterol 36.4000000177524 mg
- Fat 46.5128437832881 g
- Fiber 14.6898748217917 g
- Protein 18.7273312524503 g
- Saturated Fat 6.74693125396329 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (513g)
- Sodium 924.153750404528 mg
- Sugar 39.6852439375016 g
- Trans Fat 19.3220443899395 g
- Calories 667 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
- In small bowl mix Mayo, vinegar and sugar until blended well.
- Pour over other ingredients and mix well.
- Add bacon just before serving.
Undercutting the textural potential of cruciferous vegetables usually happens by tossing them in dressing immediately before service. Raw broccoli and cauliflower require time to soften structurally. Breaking the florets into pieces smaller than one inch allows the dressing components to penetrate the cellular walls efficiently. Whisking the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a separate vessel guarantees the granulated sugar dissolves fully before coating the vegetables, preventing gritty pockets in the final dish. Toasting the pecans in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for eight to ten minutes activates their natural oils, creating a contrast to the dense crunch of the raw stems. Combining the vinegar, dates, sugar, and brassica pieces at least thirty minutes prior to eating initiates a mild osmotic drawing process. This short maceration softens the dense stalks while concentrating the sugars from the dried fruit. Crispy bacon loses structural integrity if introduced too early to moisture-heavy ingredients. Reserve the bacon until the final sixty seconds before plating to maintain its crisp bite. Substituting the pecans with toasted walnuts works at a direct one-to-one volumetric ratio without altering the structural outcome.
