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Buttermilk Broccoli Salad

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon, Broccoli, Buttermilk, Cheese, Green Onion, Mayonaise, Sunflower Seeds
Author: Alissa Mirchuk

Ingredients

  • 3 heads broccoli
  • 5 pieces of bacon
  • ½ cup light mayo
  • ½ cup low fat buttermilk
  • 1 finely chopped green onion
  • 3 TBSP lemon Juice
  • 1 TBSP sugar
  • 1 clove garlic finely grated
  • 4 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds

Instructions

  • In a large skillet on medium heat, cook the bacon for 8-10 mins until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined pan. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Chop Broccoli into small pieces of florets and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayo, buttermilk, finely chopped green onion, garlic, lemon juice, sugar. Mix until it is a thin dressing consistency.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, dressing, sunflower seeds, cheese, bacon and top with the buttermilk dressing. Toss to combine. Eat and Enjoy.