Crazy Good Broccoli Salad Serves 2-3
3 cups broccoli florets * see note below 10-12 seedless red grapes 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 red onion, diced 1/2 cup fresh or canned pineapple, cut into small pieces 2 slices bacon 1/2 cup buttery almonds - recipe follows Dressing 4 oz. plain Greek yogurt 1/2 T sugar 1 T apple cider vinegar Cook bacon until crispy. Drain and set aside to cool. Combine the rest of ingredients in a salad bowl. Mix dressing in a separate bowl. Add salad dressing to salad and toss to coat ingredients well. Bacon can be stirred in or used as a garnish. Buttery Almonds 2 cups sliced almonds {or pecan halves, walnuts} 1 T real butter 1 T olive oil 1/4 cup brown sugar kosher salt to taste Melt butter in olive oil in skillet over medium low heat. Add nuts and brown sugar. Cook and stir until nuts begin to brown and caramelize. Season with salt to taste. Watch carefully to avoid burning nuts. Turn nuts out onto wax paper to set. Store cooled nuts in a jar in the pantry. Note - Cut off most of the stem end and slice florets in 1/2 or 1/4s for easier eating. "If we could look into each other's hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care." 🙏 I appreciate your friendship/support at: https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey -Sugar 😘 _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark