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Recent Examples of floweretBroccoli Salad
▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets)
▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions
▪ 1 c. raisins
▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted)
Mix together:
▪ 1 c. mayonnaise
▪ 2 T. sugar
▪ 2 T. vinegar
1.—Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram.com, 13 June 2017 Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets)
▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions
▪ 1 c. raisins
▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted)
Mix together:
▪ 1 c. mayonnaise
▪ 2 T. sugar
▪ 2 T. vinegar
1.—Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram, 13 June 2017
Fresh broccoli florets cook right in the pot with the pasta, softening just enough while keeping a bit of bite.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
Flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and warm spices like garam masala and Kashmiri chile powder, the yogurt coats every nook and cranny of the vegetables, helping each floret develop beautiful caramelization.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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