Name: Broccoli Salad with Lighter Creamy Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Broccoli Salad:; 500 g/1 lb broccoli florets (2 large heads, 22cm/9" diameter); 150 g/5oz bacon , chopped then cooked until golden; 3/4 cup dried cranberries (or raisins, sultanas or blueberries); 1/2 cup almond slivers; 1/2 red onion , finely sliced; Dressing:; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 cup Greek yoghurt or sour cream; 1/4 cup / 65ml milk , low fat; 1/4 cup / 65ml lemon juice (or cider vinegar); 2 garlic cloves , minced; 1 tsp each onion powder , garlic powder, mustard powder; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 1/2 tsp dried dill; 1 tsp dried parsley; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp finely ground pepper

1. Let flavours meld - This is one of those salads that needs time for the flavours to meld and also for the dressing to soften the broccoli a bit. Raw broccoli is actually very crunchy and some people aren't a fan of that. But the dressing tenderises it a bit so it's tender crisp.

If you aren't a fan of raw broccoli in any form, then I suggest steaming the broccoli. Steaming is better than boiling because the florets get waterlogged.

2. Mayonnaise - I recommendHellman's or S&W (I'm in Australia). Cheaper brands are too sour or too sweet. I don't use mayo much, so when I do I want the good stuff! (PS I love my Japanese Kewpie mayo, but it's not the best for this dish, flavour is too smooth 🙂 )

3. Nutrition per serving, assuming 8 servings.

Broccoli Salad with Lighter Creamy Dressing

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