HOLIDAY BROCCOLI SALAD

By Cheryl Coleman


Just because the holidays are coming, it doesn't mean you have to completely give up your good eating habits. This colorful and tasty salad is a perfect way to serve a nutritious dish suitable for any holiday table.

Dressing:

  • 1/2 Cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 Cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Honey
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper

Salad:

  • 5 Cups Broccoli Florets
  • 1/2 Cup thinly sliced red Onion (optional)
  • 3/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/2 Cup toasted slivered Almonds *
  • 1/4 Cup unsalted Sunflower Seeds
  • 8 ounces cooked, crumbled Bacon
  • 4 ounces crumbled Feta Cheese

To make the dressing, in a medium bowl whisk together all of the ingredients.

For the salad, in a large bowl, toss the broccoli, onion, feta cheese, cranberries and bacon.

Pour the dressing over the ingredients and mix well. Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least four hours to let the flavors meld and slightly soften the broccoli before serving. Just before serving, add the almonds and sunflower seeds and toss gently.

* To toast the almonds, place them on an un-greased baking sheet and bake in a 325 degree oven for 5-8 minutes until lightly browned and fragrant.

Makes six servings.




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