Broccoli Mushroom Salad Recipe

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Fresh-tasting, pretty and packed with broccoli, mushrooms, bacon and cheese, this simple salad makes a perfect partner for all kinds of summery entrees. —Deb Williams, Peoria, Arizona

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Broccoli Mushroom Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

7 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup prepared honey Dijon salad dressing
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add broccoli; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place broccoli in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Transfer broccoli to a large bowl; toss with remaining ingredients. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 98 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 203 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Broccoli Mushroom Salad in Simple & Delicious June/July 2010, p35

Cheddar Tip

Select sharp cheddar when using packaged shredded cheese from recipes that you’d like to have a bolder flavor. If you will be shredding cheese at home from bulk cheddar, you can choose from mild, medium, sharp and extra sharp.