The dressing recipe is from my friend Jill, who I've known since we were 14. The salad is one of my favorites. It is perfect for summer BBQs and Fall feasts.
Author: Lulu the Baker
Recipe type: salad
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
for the poppy seed dressing
¾ cup white vinegar
dash of red wine or tarragon vinegar
¾ cup sugar
½ cup oil
1 Tablespoon poppy seeds
½ teaspoon salt
4 Tablespoons dijon mustard
for the salad
24 oz fresh broccoli florets (I usually use a bag or two of pre-cut broccoli from the produce section.)
½ cup cashews, chopped
½ cup shelled roasted, salted sunflower seeds
1 cup craisins
1 apple, diced
½ red onion, diced
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
poppy seed dressing
Instructions
To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until completely combined. Refrigerate until needed.
To make the salad, combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss and serve.
Recipe by Lulu the Baker at https://luluthebaker.com/broccoli-salad-with-poppy-seed-dressing/