Broccoli Salad with Lighter Creamy Dressing

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

500 g/1 lb broccoli florets (2 large heads, 22cm/9" diameter)

150 g/5oz bacon (, chopped then cooked until golden)

3/4 cup dried cranberries (or raisins, sultanas or blueberries)

1/2 cup almond slivers

1/2 red onion (, finely sliced)

1/2 cup mayonnaise

3/4 cup Greek yoghurt or sour cream

1/4 cup / 65ml milk (, low fat)

1/4 cup / 65ml lemon juice (or cider vinegar)

2 garlic cloves (, minced)

1 tsp each onion powder (, garlic powder, mustard powder)

1 tbsp sugar

1 1/2 tsp dried dill

1 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp finely ground pepper

Directions

Cut the florets into slices no thicker than 0.7 cm / 1/4" thick.

Place in a bowl with remaining Salad ingredients.

Mix Dressing well in a large bowl - use a whisk to ensure it's all well incorporated. It will be thin and pourable - see video for consistency.

Pour all over Salad, toss well.

Cover and refrigerate overnight (minimum 2 hours). Remove from fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290 kcal