Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, nan's broccoli salad. It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

Nan's Broccoli Salad is one of the most popular of current trending foods on earth. It is simple, it’s fast, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. Nan's Broccoli Salad is something which I have loved my whole life. They are fine and they look wonderful.

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can have nan's broccoli salad using 18 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Nan's Broccoli Salad:

1. Make ready SALAD:
2. Make ready 1 head broccoli (about 3 cups)
3. Make ready 1/2 sm. red onion, chopped
4. Make ready 1-2 apples, chopped (peeled if desired)
5. Get 1 c. purple grapes, cut in half
6. Make ready 2/3 c. dried cranberries
7. Prepare 1 c. pecan halves, toasted
8. Make ready 8 slices bacon, crisp cooked, chopped
9. Get POPPY SEED DRESSING:
10. Make ready 1 c. mayonnaise
11. Take 1 T. apple cider vinegar
12. Get 1/4 c. sugar
13. Prepare Zest of 1 lemon
14. Take Zest of 1 orange
15. Make ready 1 T. lemon juice, fresh squeezed
16. Get 1 T. orange juice, fresh squeezed
17. Prepare 1/2 T. poppy seeds
18. Take Pinch black pepper

Instructions to make Nan's Broccoli Salad:

1. Bring a large pot of water to boil while prepping the broccoli. Peel the large broccoli stems and slice. Cut the head into florets.
2. When water is boiling, add broccoli and cook for just 1 minute. Immediately drain and put into bowl of ice water. Add the chopped red onion (helps to take the harsh bite out, which red onions often have). Let sit for 5 minutes, drain well, and pat dry with paper towel.
3. Add all salad ingredients to large bowl and gently toss with a rubber spatula.
4. Whisk together all salad dressing ingredients.
5. Pour dressing over salad and mix well with rubber spatula. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Best if chilled at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!

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