Recipe

Light Broccoli Salad Recipe

	Danyelli / All my dishes 9 months, 3 weeks ago When I think of broccoli salad my mind usually conjures up an image of my mom's version which is loaded with cheese and bacon. Delicious but not exactly a good for you side dish! I can't remember where I originally found this recipe but I thought i... More Prep:10m Cook:30m Servings:8	Danyelli
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Ingredients

3 cups broccoli florets

1 8 oz can of diced water chestnuts, drained

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup chopped red onion

3/4 cup fat-free or reduced fat mayonnaise

1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt

2 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute (such as Splenda)

1.5 teaspoon cider vinegar

2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup silvered almonds

4 tablespoons reduced fat grated Parmesan

Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and onion.

In a small bowl, whisk the mayo, yogurt, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.

Pour over broccoli mix and toss to coat

Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and almonds.

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danyelli 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
The original recipe recommended you allow the mix to set for 30 minutes to bring out all of the flavors. I actually thought it tasted better the next day as the broccoli didn't seem as bitter.

turtle66 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Love a good broccoli salad

trigger 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
This sounds wonderful I am going to try this today only I will blanch the broccoli just for 30 seconds and shock it in an ice bath. It will be a nice bright green and a sweeter flavor.
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