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Broccoli Salad With Lemon Pepper-Blue Cheese Dressing

A sprinkling of sugar creates the sweet-sharp taste of a traditional broccoli salad dressing, but you can reduce the amount if desired.

Southern Living SEPTEMBER 2008

Yield: Makes 8 servings
Cook time:5 Minutes
Prep time:20 Minutes
Chill:2 Hours

Ingredients

1/2 cup pine nuts
1 (4-oz.) package crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 cups chopped fresh broccoli (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1 1/2 cups chopped Gala apple (1 large apple)
3/4 cup dried cherries

Preparation

1. Heat pine nuts in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.

2. Whisk together blue cheese crumbles and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl; add broccoli, apple, and cherries, gently tossing to coat. Cover and chill 2 to 8 hours; stir in toasted pine nuts just before serving.

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