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Fijian Broccoli Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Fijian Broccoli Salad

5 ingredients 17 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

323
Calories
8g
Protein
18g
Fat
37g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 small red onion, chopped fine
  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

1

Cut off the broccoli heads, and separate into small florets.

2

Steam in a microwave for four minutes. Bite a piece.

3

It should be crispy-tender and bright green.

4

Microwave for 1 minute at a time for 1 or 2 minutes more if required.

5

Dump immediately into icy cold water to stop the cooking process.

6

Remove into a colander and set aside to drain.

7

Put cooking oil in a skillet.

8

Chop bacon into tiny cubes and sauté on medium heat until crispy.

9

Drain and spread onto a paper towel to blot grease.

10

Make up the dressing.

11

Add the chopped onion, crumbled bacon and raisins to the dressing and mix well.

12

If you have a salad strainer, spin broccoli to remove more water.

13

Place broccoli in a bowl, pour dressing over it and mix lightly.

14

Refrigerate for 3 hours or more to chill and develop the flavors.

15

This salad will keep well in the refrigerator for three days.

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Category:Fijian Recipes

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Category:Fijian Salads

Recipe sourced from fandom

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