This blog is a little different...not a full meal recipe but one of my favorite snacks I make to keep in the fridge during the week. Broccoli is a great vegetable to eat regularly for everyone but especially great for lupus patients, leafy greens are key food groups for us! Many people that make this broccoli salad use alternative items than I do, it just depends on what you prefer. Personally, I'm the only one that eats this in my house so one cluster of broccoli is plenty for me.
> Cut the flower head off the stem and chop it all up so there aren't large chunks of broccoli.
I add the following but other options are great too-again it's preference.
> Red onion
> Shredded cheddar cheese
> Chopped tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
> Raisins or craisins.
> Almonds (many people use sunflower seeds, walnuts, etc...I prefer almonds)
> Some people add bacon bits (I leave this out because of high sodium in the bacon)
For the dressing:
> Greek yogurt (about a cup- I start with less and add as needed)
> Lemon juice (to taste)
> Honey (to taste- don't put too much or it will make it too sweet)
> Fresh dill (to taste)
> Pepper
I'm terrible at measuring stuff out so I start small with the amounts and work from there depending on how I want it to taste. Mix all this together in a bowl with a lid and eat on it for snacks instead of potato chips or cookies during the day. Enjoy. :)
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