Bucolic Living: Fresh Broccoli Salad

Don't you think it's about time that we create a Family Cookbook? Well, I DO! I've spent some time researching trying to come up with the easiest (free) way to get it going, and I believe this is it. Please post any of your favorite recipes, also any tips -- cooking, household, beauty, whatever -- and any inspirational thoughts (whether your own, or someone else's.) I would LOVE to have pictures to include as well. You could take pictures of the dishes/recipes you are submitting, or even just great pictures (or even below average pictures) of you and your family!

Please label each post with an appropriate label (i.e., salad, dessert, vegetarian, household tip, inspiration, etc.) Go ahead and add labels as needed; and it's ok to have more than one label per recipe/post.

My plan is to take what we assemble here, and put it into book form. I would love to have it ready for our Thanksgiving Extravaganza!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Fresh Broccoli Salad

Fresh Broccoli Salad

1 bunch broccoli (about 1lb) cut into florets
1/2 small red onion, chopped finely
1 cup (4 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise (light mayo works as well)
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 cup craisins (optional)
1/4 cup toasted almonds (optional)

Place broccoli, onion, cheese and bacon in a salad bowl. In a small bowl, combine sugar, mayonnaise, and vinegar; mix until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.