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FABULOUS BROCCOLI SALAD 1 large head of broccoli, chopped to bite size
1/2 cup jumbo mixed raisins, plumped with boiling water and 1 tablespoon of rum (water should just cover raisins)
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup red onions, sliced thinly
4 pieces of bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
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Cut stems of broccoli on the diagonal, after cleaning up of nubs, and add to rest of salad ingredients. Most people throw away the stalks of broccoli, but they are delicious so be sure and try this.
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Plump raisins, being careful not to allow all water to evaporate off. Drain and cool.
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Combine all salad ingredients together.
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise (you can cut mayo back to 1/2 cup depending on taste)
1/3 to 1/2 cup of sugar, depending on sweetness desired
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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Beat all dressing ingredients together well; allow to sit for 10 minutes before tossing with salad, to give sugar a chance to dissolve.
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After resting time for dressing, toss with veggies to coat well. Refrigerate until ready to serve, if refrigerating, cover with plastic wrap.
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When ready to serve, top with bacon and toss.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Small bowl or pan for raisins
Medium size bowl for mixing dressing
Rubber spatula for tossing salad
Salad bowl
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