MAPLE BACON AND CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SALAD

MAPLE BACON AND CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SALAD

RECIPE TYPE

Appetizers, Salad

SERVES

6 to 8

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 15 min

Stand: 15 min

Ingredients

5 slices Longo’s Regular Side Bacon

8 cups broccoli florets

1 cup diced Longo’s Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup Longo’s Unsalted, Roasted

Sunflower Seeds

Dressing:

1/2 cup plain Greek or thick yogourt

1/4 cup Longo’s 100% Pure Canola Oil

3 tbsp Longo’s Pure Maple Syrup

2 tbsp Longo’s Dijon Mustard

1 tbsp Longo’s Apple Cider Vinegar

1/4 tsp each salt and pepper 

Directions

Dressing: Whisk yogourt with oil, maple syrup, Dijon, vinegar, salt and pepper.  

To prepare bacon, lay out in medium skillet set over medium heat; add 1 cup water and cook until water evaporates. Continue cooking, turning as needed, until crisp. Chop roughly. 

Combine broccoli with chopped bacon, cheddar, onion and sunflower seeds; add dressing and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes to meld flavours before serving. (Make-ahead: Salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days.)

A Dash of Advice

Tip: Replace sunflower seeds with toasted Longo’s Sliced Almonds or Longo’s Slivered Almonds, if preferred.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Per serving (1/8th recipe): 280 calories Protein 10g Fibre 3g Fat 21g Sugar 7g Carbs 14g Sodium 440mg

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