Dan's Broccoli Salad ;)

Ok, Ok, I know DanMan won't even come close to this salad...((ya, scary green things in it) but I thought I'd dedicate it to him anyway. :P

So, for the people out there that DO like broccoli, this is a very tasty salad. I think it's Kip's favorite? (and he's not a big salad eatting guy) I make this for potlucks and it seems to be quite popular...OH! and it's also nick-named "Natures Broom." geeet it?? lol!!

So, if you want to see the recipe with pictures...take a peek behind the cut.

Ingredients:

Fresh (uncooked) Broccoli (aprox. 2 bunches, cut into tiny pieces 1/2" or so --and just use the florets not the stems)--I used a little cauliflower in mine this time too.
5-6 pieces of Bacon (cooked, blotted and crumbled)
1/2 cup Red Onion chopped fine
Raisens (about 1/4 cup-I just used one of those tiny boxes)
1/4 cup roasted, salted sunflower seeds

Dressing part:

3/4 cup light Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Seasoned Rice Vinegar (my favorite)
2 packets Splenda sugar substitute (or a couple tablepoons of regular white sugar)
Black Pepper

Chop your broccoli up and throw in the crumbled bacon.

Add the red onions, raisens and sunflower seeds...

In a separate smaller bowl, mix the mayo, vinegar and sugar (whisk to blend well) add some fresh ground pepper.

Pour dressing over broccoli...but a little at a time...stir...then taste? Because you might not want to use it all. (just depends on what you like)

That's it! It's best if it kinda has the dressing on it for about an hour? (it should be kept in the refigerator) and toss it again before serving.

P.S. Kathe and Annie? I will be posting the recipes you sent to me soon. Ya, I haven't forgotten.

...and Joe?? Wheres my Grilled cheese sandwich? My Sacramento Kings clobbered your Seattle Grey Poo-Ponics in the playoffs last night! lol!!

So everyone, how's your Saturday going? Hey! My "Lo" signature kinda looks like my broccoli salad doesn't it?? :)

Posted by Lori at April 30, 2005 04:09 PM