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Broccoli Salad

25 servings
25 & 50 servings, see Recipe notes below.

CACFP Home Childcare Crediting Information

½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides:

  • ½ cup vegetable.

Ingredients

Broccoli Salad

1 lb  Low-fat mayonnaise
8 oz  Sugar
¼ cup  White vinegar
⅓ cup  Low-fat (1%) milk
2 lb  Fresh broccoli, florets
8 oz  Walnuts, chopped (Optional)
3 oz  Fresh red onions, diced
8 oz  Dried cranberries

Broccoli Salad Directions

  1. Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and milk in a medium bowl. Stir well. Set aside for step 3.
  2. Combine broccoli, walnuts (optional), onions, and dried cranberries in a large bowl. Toss lightly.
  3. Pour 3 cups (about 1 lb 8 oz) dressing over 1 gal (about 3 lb 1 oz) vegetable mixture. Stir well.
  4. Transfer 3 qt (about 4 lb 8 oz) broccoli salad to a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½").
    • For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    • For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    • Critical Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
    • Critical Control Point: Hold at 40 °F or below.
  5. Portion with No. 8 scoop (½ cup).

Notes

Source: Child Nutrition Recipe Box: Healthy Recipes for Child Nutrition Professionals (Institute of Child Nutrition).

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