Last Updated on July 1, 2025 by Rod Washington

Go Light for Lunch with a Summery Salad

(Family Features) Make broccoli the star of summer with this light lunch
idea, a Broccoli Salad from “Cookin’ Savvy” made with
a simple homemade dressing. Find more ways to make this season’s meals a
breeze by visiting Culinary.net.

Watch video to see how to make this recipe!

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Broccoli Salad
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

• 2 medium
  heads broccoli
• 2 apples
• lemon juice
• 1 carrot
• 1 cup
  blueberries
• 1 cup
  dried cranberries
• 1 cup
  sunflower seeds
• 1 cup
  pecans
• 1 package
  (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces

Dressing:

• 1 cup
  mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons
  poppy seeds

1. Coarsely chop broccoli and place in
   large bowl.
2. Coarsely chop apples and brush with lemon juice to prevent browning;
   add to bowl.
3. Shred carrot and add to bowl with blueberries, cranberries,
   sunflower seeds, pecans and bacon.
4. To make dressing: Mix mayonnaise,
   milk, apple cider vinegar, sugar and poppy seeds. Pour over broccoli salad and
   mix well.

SOURCE:

Culinary.net