This is a lower fat Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette recipe is a delicious change from the usual creamy broccoli salad.

My sister Susie created a Broccoli Salad that is very popular here on the RecipeGirl site. Its dressing is mayonnaise-based, and it has tomatoes, onion, raisins, cashews and bacon in it. It’s really a delicious salad. But sometimes I like to make one that’s a little bit lighter, and that’s what this one has going for it. The dressing here is made of white wine vinegar, sugar and olive oil. It adds a sweetness to the ingredients in the salad, but it’s not as fattening.

Ingredients needed:

• broccoli
• red onion
• red bell pepper
• raisins
• sliced almonds
• salt and pepper
• bacon
• white wine vinegar
• white sugar
• olive oil

How to make Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette:

The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post.

This salad is so easy to make. Combine the first 7 ingredients (broccoli through bacon) in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and oil. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss gently to coat.

I think this broccoli salad with vinaigrette is better when covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for a while. I toss it again before serving. The chill time gives it a chance to let the flavors meld together a bit.

I love the crunch of the almonds and the sweetness of the raisins. Sometimes I use golden raisins instead of the classic brown raisins. Enjoy!

How to toast almonds:

This recipe calls for using toasted almonds. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add sliced almonds to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to move the almonds around until they are a little bit toasted. Then transfer them to a paper towel and let them cool.

The Best Broccoli Recipes:

• Roasted Broccoli with Asiago
• Broccoli Cheese Casserole
• Sautéed Broccoli with Carrots and Pecans
• Broccoli Potato Soup
• Broccoli with Two Cheese Sauce

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Broccoli Salad with Vinaigrette

This is a lower fat broccoli salad recipe that is a delicious change from the usual creamy version.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli, vinaigrette

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6 servings (¾ cup each)

Calories 120kcal

Author RecipeGirl.com

Ingredients

• 4 cups small broccoli florets (sliced in half, if too big)
• ¼ cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
• ¼ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
• ¼ cup raisins (golden or regular)
• 2½ tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 slice cooked, drained and crumbled bacon
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
• 1½ teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients (broccoli through bacon).
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and oil. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss gently to coat.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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