Gluten Free Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Ingredients:

• 1 head broccoli, florets only, cut into bite sized pieces
• 4 slices gluten free bacon, cooked (or gluten free bacon bits such as Hormel bacon bits, pieces or crumbles)
• 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds (or sunflower seeds for nut-free)
• 3 pearl onions, sliced thinly (or red onion)
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 carrot, shredded or julienne sliced, for garnish (or shredded cheese)

Instructions:

1. Salad dressing of choice (I like mayonnaise, vinegar, salt & pepper)
2. Boil a large pan of water; add broccoli pieces; cook for a short time, about 5 minutes, depending upon your tastes; drain; set aside.
3. Fry bacon to a crisp; drain on paper towels; tear or cut into bite sized pieces; set aside.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F; add almonds to a baking sheet in a single layer; bake for about 5 - 10 minutes, stirring/turning often; remove from pan; set aside. Alternatively, you can toast them in a frying pan on the stove top.
5. To each glass, add your favorite creamy dressing, or if using vinaigrette, add last. Add broccoli, onions, raisins, toasted almonds, bacon pieces/bits; toss; top with a few shreds of carrots; and serve with extra dressing available.

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