Easy Avocado And Broccoli Salad Recipe
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Some friends of ours brought a raw broccoli salad over to our house one night for a get-together and we all fell in love. It was simple, traveled well and tasted amazing. After thinking over the combinations that would work well with the broccoli, I settled on this iteration. The creamy avocado contrasts with the crispy, salty bacon and the tart lemon does the same with the sweet cherry tomatoes, making for a dish perfect for parties. It pairs well with chicken, fish or pork and keeps well in the refrigerator overnight.
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/2 large avocado
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pound broccoli
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 small red onion
- In a large, heavy-bottomed frying pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Process the avocado, lemon zest and juice, yogurt, mustard and sea salt in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, tomatoes and onion.
- Pour the avocado dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Crumble the bacon and sprinkle over the salad.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
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