Fresh Broccoli Salad with Lemon

Name: Fresh Broccoli Salad with Lemon
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 14 cups small broccoli florets (about 2-1/4 pounds); 12 ounces fresh mushrooms, stems removed, chopped; 16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1 cup raisins; 1/3 cup chopped red onion; Lemon wedges, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 12 servings.

The slightly sweet flavor of this salad's dressing is a great contrast to the rich bacon. You can substitute cauliflower for the broccoli if you prefer. —Janet Roth, Tempe, Arizona

Ingredients

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 cups small broccoli florets (about 2-1/4 pounds)
12 ounces fresh mushrooms, stems removed, chopped
16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped red onion
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

1. Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, mushrooms, bacon, raisins and onion. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 222 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 520mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.

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