Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad is another salad that brings back summer memories, great for a pot-luck or party. Use fresh broccoli, if you cannot eat fresh broccoli as “is” because of the roughage, then microwave for 1 minute, with 1 tablespoon of water to soften the flowerets, great source of fiber.

Additional add-ins:

• Raisins
• Red Onion (chopped)
• Walnuts
• Cranraisins
• Chopped cranberries

Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of fresh broccoli
• 1 cup of fresh peas (optional)
• 8 slices of crisp bacon, diced into small pieces
• ½ cup of Miracle Whip (or substitute with Greek Yogurt, plain)
• 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
• ¼ cup sugar

Directions:

1. Using kitchen shears or sharp knife, cut broccoli into individual flowerets, add peas and bacon
2. Mix mayo (or Greek yogurt), vinegar , sugar together and fold into broccoli
3. Chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours to blend flavors