Recipe: Creamy Dijon Dill Broccoli Salad with Shallots, Red Pepper and Currants by Melissa McKinnon

Perfect combo of tangy, crunchy and sweet! Fresh and colorful side dish for any picnic lunch! Of course, I recommend fresh, local, organic produce, if at all possible! Yum!

Ingredients:

  • ½ c. mayonnaise (I used Smart Balance)
  • 2-3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Dijon (or spicy brown mustard)
  • 1 tsp. Dried Tarragon
  • 1 tsp. Dried Dill
  • Pinch of Herb de Provence, optional
  • 2 small heads of Broccoli, chopped into bite size pieces (florets only)
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped Shallot (1-2 small)
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped Red Bell Pepper (1/4 or less of a pepper)
  • ¼ c. Dried Currants (could use raisins if currants are unavailable)
  • ¼ c. Sliced Almonds

Instructions:

  • Whisk together mayo, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and herbs.
  • Chop vegetables.
  • Add currants and almonds and gently toss with dressing (A few pieces of crumbled bacon would be a nice touch in this as well).
  • Chill and serve.

Bon Appetit!

~Melissa