Bacon and Cherry Broccoli

I am slightly obsessed with a broccoli salad they make at my Whole Foods.  It’s crunchy, sweet, and creamy all at the same time.  Instead of going to Whole Foods daily to get some, I tried my own version.  In this recipe, I steamed the broccoli, but next time I think I would leave it raw.  My version didn’t have the same crunch, and I think it’s because I cooked the broccoli.  I’ll let you know next time how it comes out.

Bacon and Cherry Broccoli

Pieces:

1. two heads of broccoli
2. 5-6 slices bacon (I used turkey bacon)
3. one cup dried cherries
4. 4 tbsp. (vegan) mayo
5. 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
6. 1 tbsp. dried thyme
7. one quarter of a red onion
8. 1 tbsp. olive oil

Process:

1. Chop the broccoli so the stems are removed and only small heads remain.  They should be bite sized heads.
2. Slice the bacon into small bite sized pieces.  Saute the bacon over medium heat about 5 minutes.
3. Chop the red onion into very small, fine pieces.
4. Add the olive oil and red onion to the bacon and sauté another 3-4 minutes, until the red onion starts to soften.
5. In a large bowl, add the broccoli, bacon, onion, and cherries.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayo, red wine vinegar, and thyme.  Combine well.
7. Pour the mayo mixture over the broccoli mixture and toss to combine.
8. Serve!

Happy Allergy Free Eating!