Pinterest

Follow Me on Pinterest

Monday, July 22, 2013

BROCCOLI SALAD

My husband and I have been trying to eat a little healthier.
Because of our choice to change our eating habits,
we have lost weight.  That makes us very happy.

This recipe I found online and I will share with you
exactly how the recipe was written and I'll share you my version.

INGREDIENTS
6-8 c. (about 3 heads) fresh broccoli cut into bite size pieces
1/2 lb. bacon cooked and crumbled
1/2 red onion chopped
1 c. dried cranberries
1 c. cashews
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 T. white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
 
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, cool and crumble.
Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add chopped onion, dried cranberries, cashews and bacon crumbles; toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the salad; gently toss to combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

***********************************************************************************
Here's my version:

INGREDIENTS
3 c.  fresh broccoli cut into bite size pieces
2 oz. bacon cooked and crumbled
1/4 red onion chopped
1/2 c. dried cranberries
1/3 c. cashews
1/2 c.Kraft Mayo with Olive Oil (Reduced Fat)
2 T. granulated sugar
2 T. white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, cool and crumble.
Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add chopped onion, dried cranberries, cashews and bacon crumbles; toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the salad; gently toss to combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

***********************************************************************************
I chose to make a smaller amount of dressing 
than what the recipe originally asked for.
The salad had a slight hint of taste from the dressing
that it did not overpower it.
I also added two grilled chicken breasts to the salad.
It was filling for my husband and me 
and there was enough left over for his lunch. 

 

 

1 comment: