Have you planned your holiday meal?
thank you, Lee
"Janet" > wrote in message
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> Here's a broccoli salad recipe I got from my late MIL a long time ago.
> It's very tasty and does not have sugar. (It includes some ingredients
> that I personally never use--onion salt and seasoned salt and canned bacon
> bits--but it is perfectly possible to substitute plain salt and cook your
> own bacon.) Although I am normally NOT a fan of raw broccoli that has not
> been at least blanched, it actually "cooks" in the marinade in this recipe
> and is very good. I think it is important that the pieces be small enough,
> but not "chopped."
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> 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into small bite-sized pieces
> 1 head cauliflower, cut into small bite-sized pieces
> 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped into rings (about 1/4 inch)
> optional: 1/2 cup diced celery
> Combine and marinate at least overnight in dressing.
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> Dressing:
> 1/2 cup mayonnaise
> 1 cup sour cream
> 1Tbs lemon juice
> onion salt to taste
> seasoned salt to taste
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> Before serving, run 3C boiling water over tiny frozen peas and add to
> vegetables. (I assume the intended quantity is equal to a standard small
> box or small bag of frozen peas. Diabetics could, of course, leave them
> out or reduce the amount.)
> Add 1/2 can real bacon bits--this is what it says, so use your own
> judgement <G> -- and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (or Romano) cheese.
> Toss well with marinated vegetables. Serves 6-8
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