Broccoli Salad
{adapted from a recipe found on allrecipes.com}
1 head of broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces
½ c. raisins
¼ c. red onion, chopped
2 t. white sugar
2 t. white vinegar
2 t. water
½ c. mayonnaise
1 c. sunflower seeds
3-5 slices of bacon
1. place bacon in a skillet and cook on medium-high heat until evenly brown. set aside.
2. in a large bowl combine broccoli pieces, raisins and red onion
3. in a smaller bowl combine white sugar, white vinegar, water and mayo: whisk until combined
4. add the smaller bowl to the larger bowl and toss until well combined
5. refrigerate for 1-2 hours. sprinkle with sunflower seeds and chopped bacon and serve
Tomato & Basil Salad
{my own little recipe!!}
4 c. of small tomatoes
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
2 T. chopped basil, fresh
¼ t. fresh ground black pepper
1-2 t. of Italian seasoning with rock salt
{use whatever you have – i used tastefully simple brand}
1. cut tomatoes in half
2. add olive oil, basil and seasonings
3. rest on the counter for about 30 minutes before dinner so the ingredients can come together
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