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Broccoli and Bacon Salad

Serves 8

Tart and sweet salad contains broccoli florets, crisp bacon, red onion, raisins and pecans in a creamy dressing. It’s colorful, flavorful and a great way to get your veggies!

Broccoli and Bacon Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 large head broccoli (About 1-1/2 pounds), cut into florets
  • 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans OR sunflower seeds
  • 3/4 cup lite mayonnaise
  • 12 packets Equal® sweetener*
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat milk
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
  • Substitute 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Preparation

  • Combine broccoli, onion, raisins and pecans in a large mixing bowl.
  • Combine mayonnaise, Equal, milk and vinegar in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour over broccoli. Toss to evenly coat broccoli mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, sprinkle bacon over salad.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 176
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg
  • Sodium: 297 mg

Exchanges

  • Vegetable - 3
  • Fat - 1-1/2