BROCCOLI SALAD (V)* (H) (D)
(Adapted from Alyson's Broccoli Salad)
Ingredients
10 slices of beef bacon
1 head of fresh broccoli, cut into small florets
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup grapes, halved
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Method (IMPORTANT: to be made the night before it is served)
*(V) - for a vegetarian version, simply omit the beef bacon
10 slices of beef bacon
1 head of fresh broccoli, cut into small florets
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup grapes, halved
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Method (IMPORTANT: to be made the night before it is served)
- To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar in a bowl and chill.
- Fry the beef bacon slices in a skillet without any oil, until brown. Set aside and once cooled, chop into bite size pieces.
- Combine the broccoli florets, onion, grapes and half of the beef bacon in a large bowl.
- Pour the mayonnaise into the bowl and toss everything until coated with the dressing. Keep refrigerated until ready to be used the next day.
- Before serving, mix in the remaining beef bacon and toasted almonds for a nice crunch.
*(V) - for a vegetarian version, simply omit the beef bacon