Broccoli Salad

This recipe came from my grandma. She's always made it and it's a huge favorite of mine! It's simple and the broccoli is fresh and packs a great crunch. It boasts a sweet simple dressing that matches nicely with the smokiness of the chopped bacon. This salad is a winner. It makes a big batch but it's easy to half.

BROCCOLI SALAD

10 Cups broccoli florets rinsed and drained very well.
1 Cup raisins or more
12 strips of crisp cooked bacon crumbled

Dressing*:
2 Cups mayonnaise
1 Cup sugar
4 Tbl. white vinegar

Make dressing and toss with all the ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate and
mix bowl every so often to get the dressing distributed well.

*Sometimes, I need to make extra dressing, depends on
how well the broccoli absorbs it.




I'm going to go serve myself a big helping right meow. Have a great weekend, y'all! xo

Falafel Medallion Salad

I can't believe it's taken this long for me to discover how amazing falafel is. Lately, I've been a pretty big fan of fancy salads with all the fixins but this salad is my favorite right now.

Falafel is a Middle Eastern dish made of smashed chick peas and spices that's then fried into small patties or balls. Amazing.

Often, you can find a falafel mix in the grocery stores that's ready to cook or you can make your own. I've used a pre-made mix here but I think in the future I'll try making my own!




To make this salad:
Heat a small amount of oil in a pan until the oil is shimmering. Add small teaspoonfuls of the falafel and flatten into little patties. Fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Serve the falafel medallions while still warm on a bed of fancy lettuce with mushrooms, feta cheese, spring onion, and garlic avocado dressing.

Enjoy!

xo
Talia Christine