1 head of fresh broccoli chopped bite size
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 pound bacon (or 3 oz. pkg. Real bacon bits)
1/2 cup raisins (I used baking raisins - they were soft)
1 cup dry roasted sun flower seeds or almond slivers
2 Tb Miracle Whip
2 Tb white sugar or other sweetener to taste (maple syrup)
1/2 teas. black pepper
1 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or more for right moisture level)
Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble or just open the package of real bacon bits.
Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.
To prepare the dressing, mix the Miracle Whip, sugar, pepper and yogurt together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.
This is a compilation from looking at many recipes and coming up with a healthy version to combat all those heavy picnic salads.
