Donna’S Marinated Broccoli Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, tangy Italian-inspired salad with tender broccoli and hard-boiled eggs
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This vibrant broccoli salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, combining tender frozen broccoli spears with a rich, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh chives. The addition of hard-boiled eggs adds protein and depth, while the Italian dressing marinade infuses the vegetables with a bright, zesty kick. Perfect for potlucks, summer picnics, or as a refreshing side dish alongside grilled meats, this salad improves as it sits, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. It&# 226;€™s a comforting yet fresh dish that brings a touch of homemade charm to any table.

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Donna’S Marinated Broccoli Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 51.0

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This vibrant broccoli salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, combining tender frozen broccoli spears with a rich, creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh chives. The addition of hard-boiled eggs adds protein and depth, while the Italian dressing marinade infuses the vegetables with a bright, zesty kick. Perfect for potlucks, summer picnics, or as a refreshing side dish alongside grilled meats, this salad improves as it sits, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. It&# 226;€™s a comforting yet fresh dish that brings a touch of homemade charm to any table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook the frozen broccoli spears according to the package directions until tender-crisp.
  2. Drain the broccoli thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  3. Place the drained broccoli in a large bowl and toss with Italian salad dressing.
  4. Let the broccoli marinate at room temperature for 4 to 7 hours, stirring occasionally.
  5. While the broccoli marinates, hard-boil two eggs, then peel and chop them finely.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped eggs, and chopped chives.
  7. Refrigerate the creamy mixture until the broccoli has finished marinating.
  8. Drain any excess Italian dressing from the broccoli spears.
  9. Gently fold the creamy egg mixture into the marinated broccoli, being careful not to break the spears.
  10. Serve the salad cold and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 51.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 49.5mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 10.5g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: broccoli, salad, marinated, italian, donna, side dish, potluck, creamy, frozen, eggs, chives, mayonnaise, sour cream, easy, fresh, vegetable, picnic, summer, healthy, classic
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