Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 Susie wrote: >>>What might I add to a regular recipe for broccoli salad instead of the bacon? I'm assuming that the flavor will be needing *something* if I don't have the bacon in it. I think it would be delicious if you just left the bacon out. At times like this I try to add a flavorful vegetable like chopped green onions, minced garlic, or cherry tomatoes. If you want a " bacon like " flavor you could try adding some Bakon Yeast to your dressing. It is an herbal seasoning (nutritional yeast based) that has the flavor you are looking for. A dressing idea that might also give you more flavor: Bragg's Liquid Aminos, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, and some flax seed oil (or olive oil). I love the depth that the Bragg's gives this dressing and think it would be tasty with broccoli. (For those who don't have access to Bragg's. . ..soy sauce or tamari gives a similiar flavor). LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2002 Report Share Posted November 26, 2002 I have a VERY tried and true broccoli salad recipe - it is absolutely fabulous! Sun-dried tomatoes have a very strong, unique flavor and replace bacon very well (even for color). Broccoli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Adapted from Field of Greens by Annie Somerville 1 head, about 1 pound, of broccoli 2 T balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 5 T extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper 2 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced (I always use more) 1 T pine nuts, toasted (I never toast them - I always end up burning them! They're just as good untoasted) Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, garlic, oil, 1/2 tsp. salt and a few pinches of pepper. Bring a medium sized pot of water to boil and add 1/2 tsp. salt. Drop the broccoli stems in and cook about 3 minutes, adding the florets for only the last minute. The broccoli should be bright green and slightly crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water (really rinse it well so it stops cooking!) Toss the broccoli with the sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and vinaigrette. Add salt and pepper to taste. Love, Heidi, mom to Cal, 5, stomach of steel, and Jake, 3, celiac, corn, dairy, pollen, dust mites and wife to Jeff, super dad and hubby living healthy and happy in Massachusetts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2002 Report Share Posted November 27, 2002 Dear LaDonna, At 03:38 PM 11/25/02 -0800, you wrote: >I think it would be delicious if you just left the bacon out. Especially then. LOL > At times like this I try to add a flavorful vegetable like chopped > green onions, minced garlic, or cherry tomatoes. These are great ideas. Thanks. I think that I will probably just take my old recipe and try to convert it rather than looking for a new one. I might also add a little nayonnaise to the recipe to see if that makes things a little better as well. >If you want a " bacon like " flavor you could try adding some Bakon Yeast to >your dressing. I've never heard of this before, but try to stay away from yeast. Thanks again for the suggestions! Susie momma to Sarah Rose (May 9, 1995), Emily (April 8, 1998) and Anna (March 15, 2001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2002 Report Share Posted November 27, 2002 Dear Heidi, At 11:18 AM 11/26/02 +0000, you wrote: >I have a VERY tried and true broccoli salad recipe - it is absolutely >fabulous! Sun-dried tomatoes have a very strong, unique flavor and >replace bacon very well (even for color). What a great idea! I have some tomatoes that I dried myself and they should work well. Do you suppose I should put them in oil overnight to rehydrate them? Susie momma to Sarah Rose (May 9, 1995), Emily (April 8, 1998) and Anna (March 15, 2001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2002 Report Share Posted November 27, 2002 At 10:45 AM 11/26/02 -0500, Holly wrote: >What do you have that can take the place of a fully flavored bleu cheese? I don't know. I've had some luck substituting pine nuts in cheese recipes, though, and that might be a good idea. I don't think it will give the moldy flavour of the bleu cheese, though. Maybe toasted pine nuts would impart a nicer flavor? Or soak the pine nuts and then dehydrate so they are crispy? Susie momma to Sarah Rose (May 9, 1995), Emily (April 8, 1998) and Anna (March 15, 2001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2002 Report Share Posted November 27, 2002 Susie wrote: Or soak the pine nuts and then dehydrate so they are crispy? What a neat idea, Susie! I'd never thought of soaking them first. Does this work with other nuts and seeds as well? How about soy beans (I know, you don't use soy. . .) but I'm wondering about making my own soy nuts. ~ LaDonna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2002 Report Share Posted December 9, 2002 As for the Ranch dressing question, Hidden Valley makes a Ranch dressing and dip mix that isn't necessarily " healthy " because of the MSG but it is non-dairy. I mix it with Vegenaise and my family doesn't know the difference. - cookwie Tuesday, November 26, 2002 7:45 AM broccoli salad What do you have that can take the place of a fully flavored bleu cheese? I'd add the cheese sub, roasted walnuts or pecans, lightly steamed or raw brocccoli cut in small pieces, raw carrot coins and small pieces of cauliflower. Add some chpped green pepper. Olives, too, if your family likes them (or pass olives on the side). Toss the whole thing with Vegennaise. Let it marinate for a couple of hours in the fridge before serving. ---------Next Suggestion: Dickie's BBQ Restaurants in TX make a killer broccoli salad which is nothing more than Hidden Ranch Dressing over raw broccoli, carrots and cauliflower pieces. My family demands it on a regular basis. All we have to do is figure out a vegan version. Holly ----------------------- > I'm in the process of printing out recipes to begin making our > Thanksgiving meal. I've been looking for a broccoli salad recipe > that is similar to the one that has bacon in it. We don't eat bacon, > nor do we eat any of the soy substitutes. What might I add to a > regular recipe for broccoli salad instead of the bacon? I'm assuming > that the flavor will be needing *something* if I don't have the bacon > in it. I've got another recipe that uses nayonnaise for dressing, > but I'm thinking that the recipes I remember had more of a > vinaigrette dressing? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2005 Report Share Posted October 12, 2005 Veg-Recipes , marthah605@a... wrote: > > Hi! I'm looking for a recipe for the dressing for broccoli salad. I already > have what I want to put into the salad, but just need a recipe for the > dressing. Thanks! > > Martha Henderson > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 There are many ways you can dress it. You can use a vinaigrette dressing, or a mayo based dressing, or a yogurt mayo dressing... or a sour cream dressing (like a buttermilk dressing) I've made broccoli salad all these different ways. Use your imagination Yvona Fast North Country Kitchen, weekly column Author, Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non- Verbal Learning Disability: Stories and Strategies, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004 http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book.php/isbn/1-84310-766-X Veg-Recipes , marthah605@a... wrote: > > Hi! I'm looking for a recipe for the dressing for broccoli salad. I already > have what I want to put into the salad, but just need a recipe for the > dressing. Thanks! > > Martha Henderson > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 --- > > > > hi why din " t you try tahina$ yogurd dressing it most populer in seria VINAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 I ran across this salad dressing recipe the other day and thought it would be wonderful over broccoli with raisins or crasins along with a bit of scallion and sunflower seeds. I am sure all of you have had your standard broccoli salad made with mayo. This is so similar but with no mayo. You must use fresh broccoli, frozen will be soggy. This is delicious! Enjoy! Salad ingredients: 1 head broccoli, separated into small florets, stems shortened (large stems may be peeled, sliced and added in to the salad) 1/2 cup raisins or crasins 2 scallions sliced diagonally using white and green areas 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds, unsalted Dressing: 1 TB + 1 tsp brown sugar 1 TB + 1 tsp lite soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil (more or less to taste or omit) 1/4 cup canola oil or olive oil....not extra virgin 1/4 cup rice vinegar (rice wine vinegar) Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl (NOT the sunflower seeds) . Mix dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Allow to meld for an hour prior to eating. Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower seeds. YUM! ....I made this salad the night before and took it to work with me the next day for lunch. I added the sunflower seeds just prior to eating. By adding them in earlier, they become soggy. Roxy Philly PA ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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