Enjoy a Light Summer Lunch

 


Watermelon, strawberries, corn, and green beans get all the fresh produce love in the summer, but don't forget broccoli as a warm-weather staple. Instead of dunking in dressing or smothering with melted cheese, go for a lighter dish with this Broccoli Salad - an ideal light lunch or simple summer side. Visit Culinary.net to find more veggie-inspired salad ideas.

Broccoli Salad:

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"

Servings: 4-6

2 medium heads broccoli

2 apples

      lemon juice

1 carrot

1 cup blueberries

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup sunflower seeds

1 cup pecans

1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces


Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup milk

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

2/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons poppy seeds


Coarsely chop broccoli and place in a large bowl. Coarsely chop apples and brush with lemon juice to prevent browning; add to bowl. Shred carrot and add to bowl with blueberries, cranberries, sunflower seeds, pecans, and bacon.

To make the dressing, Mix mayonnaise, milk, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and poppy seeds. Pour the mixture over the broccoli salad and mix well.

Source: Culinary.net


Location: 7788 Co Rd 10, Ordway, CO 81063, USA

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