Sweet & Salty Broccoli Salad

Lets kick off the start of summer by making a salad that combines great flavors, textures & is sure to please at your next bbq!

What You Will Need: Broccoli, celery, green onions, fresh dill, peanuts, dried cherries, vinegar (Im using red wine vinegar) & mayo. 

Start by cutting your broccoli into bite size pieces.

Bring a pot of water to a simmer.

Plunge the broccoli into the water and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes. You want it to be bright green & still have crunch. No soggy broccoli please! 

While the broccoli is simmering, in a large bowl mix some mayo with your vinegar. I used about 1/2 c. of mayo & drizzled in the vinegar. Mix & taste. 

This combination will vary per your personal preference. So add a little, whisk & adjust. Salt & pepper to taste.

Remove the broccoli & set aside.

Into the creamy, mayo mixture add finely chopped celery, green onions & dill. Fresh dill can be overpowering if you use to much. So again, add a little, mix & taste. 

Add in the hot broccoli, allowing the heat to warm up the flavors of dill & green onions.

Peanuts go in next. 

The last ingredient is those sweet dried cherries!

Combine everything together and give one final taste check. Add salt/pepper if necessary. Place in the fridge to chill.

This salad hits all the key points:

Cool

Creamy

Crunchy

Sweet

Salty

Enjoy & Always Cook with Love!