Just the thought makes my thighs start expanding.

Lots of add ins to make the salad interesting.

And marinated broccoli with a softened crisp bite, rather than hard raw crunch.

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A BETTER RAW BROCCOLI

I know some people have a hardno!stance on raw broccoli.

Im pro raw broccoli in salads as long as its had time to marinate and soften slightly.

Its not so much the stems that bothers me I actually like the crisp freshness of the stems.

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Theyre just kind ofdry and crumblywhen raw.

More surface area = better marinating effect to take the hard raw edge off the broccoli.

Plenty of dressing flavourings compensate for using less mayonnaise.

Broccoli Salad with Lighter Creamy Dressing in a white bowl with a jug of dressing on the side, ready to be served.

I dont deal with this well.

Have patience my friends.

Nagi x

PS If youre in a rush, Id recommend steaming the broccoli.

Close up of Broccoli Salad with Lighter Creamy Dressing with bacon, almonds, cranberries and red onion

Steam, rather than boil you want to avoid water soaked florets.

It will ruin the creamy dressing experience.

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