Description

What says summer better than a refreshing veggie salad? Nothing, and this one is no different. If you want a vegetarian option, leave out the bacon.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. washed and chopped very small, raw broccoli
• 1/2 c. chopped red onion
• 1 small apple, washed and chopped, optional
• 4 slices bacon, fried crisp and chopped
• 2/3 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2/3 c. mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
• liquid sweetener to equal 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 T. lemon juice
• 1 t. red wine or apple cider vinegar

Steps

1. In a large salad bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, apple, bacon and Cheddar cheese.
2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, liquid sweetener, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. Whisk with wire whisk until smooth.
3. Pour dressing over salad ingredients. Stir well. Serve.