Ok so this is one of my absolutely favorite recipes in the history of me cooking, which is a really long time. My mama had me cooking at the age of 12 (I mean not full time but she let me help and I am glad I was able to) and I have tried many a recipe and I am telling you…this one is top 10. I have never made it for anyone and they did not love it. It’s like crack. Broccoli crack. So healthy crack. Not nearly as damaging as regular crack. Much more colorful crack and packs a nutritious punch…it’s awesome! I am not sure how I got off on this track and I imagine you all are wondering if I am actually on crack…that answer is no. I am just tired and get into one subject and have a hard time shifting gears…but I am shifting now. Anywho, my parents aka Bernie and Stephen aka BB and Poppy came to town last weekend and Big Daddy cooked a prime rib roast in honor or my mama’s birthday. I made the Pioneer Woman’s whiskey gravy to go over it and then made this amazing broccoli salad  to serve along the side of it (and some tasty garlic mashed potatoes). It was pretty darn amazing if I have to say so myself. Once again, the broccoli salad was a hit and our plates were so pretty…it’s an irresistible combo. This broccoli salad is as comfortable on the side of burgers and hot dogs as it is beside prime rib roast. That speaks volumes of its versatility and supreme awesomeness. So make it.  It’s one of Paula Deen’s recipes, so you know it’s good. You will love it, your family will love it, they will love you more and it’s just an overall win. And who could not use a win?!  Exactly. 





Broccoli Salad 

*if making for a large crowd, make sure to double this recipe. It goes quickly and people go crazy. It’s addictive. 

*you can make it the day you are serving it but it is really good when you make it the night before.