On 2018-03-21 6:38 PM, l not -l wrote:
> On 21-Mar-2018, Wayne Boatwright >
> wrote:
>
>> On Wed 21 Mar 2018 02:44:13p, Dave Smith told us...
>>
>>> On 2018-03-21 4:33 PM, l not -l wrote:
>>>
>>>>> The sandwich sounds delicious, but I cannot imagine eating
>>>>> a hot
>>>>> cooked vegatable of any type with a sandwich. However, I
>>>>> would
>>>>> like broccoli salad (or almost any salad) with such a
>>>>> sandwich.
>>>>
>>>> To each his/her own. While I can imagine many things, I
>>>> would
>>>> not want to eat a cold broccoli "salad" with anything.
>>>
>>> My sister in law makes a salad with broccoli, cauliflower and
>>> onion that is served cold and it is wonderful. And that is
>>> coming
>>> from someone who would not eat either of them raw.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> There is a fantastic broccoli salad recipe in Marcia Adam's
>> book
>> "Cooking From Quilt Country". I don't have the book handy
>> right now,
>> but can post the recipe later.
>
>
> It's available online and is pretty much what I see in
> supermarket "delis" he
>
> Broccoli Salad
>
> from"Cooking from Quilt Country, Hearty recipes from Amish &
> Mennonite Kitchens"
> by Marcia Adams (1980)
>
> 2 Bunches Broccoli
> 10 slices bacon ( I usually use the whole package)
> 1 large red onion
> 1/2 c raisins
> 1 c mayo
> 1/4 c sugar
> 2 tbls cider vinegar ( I use rice wine vinegar)
> 1/2 teas black pepper
> 1/2 c sunflower seeds
>
> Cut Broccoli florets into smaller than bite sized pieces - take
> stalks and cut off tough outer layer and chop tender parts into
> small pieces - you need about 8 c of chopped broccoli - this can
> be done the day before and held in a plastic bag in the fridge.
>
> In a skillet saute bacon until crisp - drain on paper towel and
> crumble up - set aside
>
> Slice onion lengthwise then cut into julienne strips - set aside
>
> In a largish bowl combine - broccoli, bacon, onion and raisins -
> mix together
>
> In a small bowl whisk together - mayo, sugar, vinegar and pepper
>
> Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture - and refrigerate for at
> least two hours before serving - this is way better the second
> day - so letting it sit overnight is a good thing.
>
> Before serving sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top - I
> actually up the amount to 3/4 c and mix these into the salad when
> I add the dressing.
>


That looks like it, or very close it it. It is very good.