Broccoli Salad With Lemon Pepper-Blue Cheese Dressing

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Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
5 Mins
Chill Time
2 Hours
Yield
Makes 8 servings
By Susan Orecklin, Austin, Texas
September 2008
RECIPE BY Southern Living

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

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

How to Make It

Step 1

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

Step 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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Ratings & Reviews

jebavonct48's Review

jebavonct48
June 27, 2010
I really liked this but my husband, who likes broccoli, would not touch it and the blue cheese scared off others. It makes a lot. I would make half the amount next time. Used non fat yogurt in place of the sour cream and cranberries in place of cherries. Also reduced sugar.

HoschtonQueen's Review

HoschtonQueen
October 21, 2009
This is one fantastic salad! I used apricots in place of dried cherries with great success. Also easy to sub greek yogurt for mayo for a healthier dressing. Thanks for this great recipe.