Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author ofthirteen books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.One of the best things about summer is all the cookouts! Every potluck needs someyummy salads, and this crazy-flavorfulbroccoli-based dishis an absolute winner. Broccoli skeptics, get ready to rethink your position.Next-Level Broccoli-Bacon SaladServes 66 strips center-cut bacon or turkey bacon4 cups small broccoli florets¼ cup light mayonnaise2 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar1 cup chopped red bell pepper½ cup finely chopped sweet onion1 cup chopped tomatoes1 cup halved grapes1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.2.Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy, either in a skillet or in the microwave. (See package for cook time and temperature.)3.Add broccoli to the boiling water. Cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to the ice water.4.In a medium bowl, whisk mayo with vinegar until uniform. Chop or crumble bacon.5.Once broccoli is cool, drain water and remove ice cubes. Pat dry, if needed. Add bacon, pepper, and onion. Top with mayo mixture, and stir to coat. Fold in tomatoes and grapes.HG Tip:If making this dish the day before serving it, don’t add the bacon until you’re ready to serve. Soggy bacon = sad times.RELATED VIDEO: 9 Healthy Kitchen Staples That Cost Less Than $1 Per ServingPrep time:20 minutesCook time:20 minutesNutritional Information:⅙th of recipe (about 1 cup): 123 calories, 5.5g total fat (1g sat fat), 370mg sodium, 15g carbs, 3g fiber, 9g sugars, 5g protein‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author ofthirteen books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.
One of the best things about summer is all the cookouts! Every potluck needs someyummy salads, and this crazy-flavorfulbroccoli-based dishis an absolute winner. Broccoli skeptics, get ready to rethink your position.
Next-Level Broccoli-Bacon SaladServes 6
6 strips center-cut bacon or turkey bacon4 cups small broccoli florets¼ cup light mayonnaise2 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar1 cup chopped red bell pepper½ cup finely chopped sweet onion1 cup chopped tomatoes1 cup halved grapes
1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.2.Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy, either in a skillet or in the microwave. (See package for cook time and temperature.)3.Add broccoli to the boiling water. Cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to the ice water.4.In a medium bowl, whisk mayo with vinegar until uniform. Chop or crumble bacon.5.Once broccoli is cool, drain water and remove ice cubes. Pat dry, if needed. Add bacon, pepper, and onion. Top with mayo mixture, and stir to coat. Fold in tomatoes and grapes.
HG Tip:If making this dish the day before serving it, don’t add the bacon until you’re ready to serve. Soggy bacon = sad times.
RELATED VIDEO: 9 Healthy Kitchen Staples That Cost Less Than $1 Per Serving
Prep time:20 minutesCook time:20 minutes
Nutritional Information:⅙th of recipe (about 1 cup): 123 calories, 5.5g total fat (1g sat fat), 370mg sodium, 15g carbs, 3g fiber, 9g sugars, 5g protein
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
source: people.com
