Fresh Broccoli Salad with Lemon

By JAmero4702

Crunch Vegetables, crispy bacon and sweet and tangy dressing make this salad truly refreshing. Swap cauliflower for the broccoli if you prefer.

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 Cup lemon juice
• 1/2 Cup reduced fat mayonnaise
• 1/4 Cup sugar
• 2 Tbs prepared mustard
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 14 Cups fresh small broccoli florets (about 2 1/4 lb. )
• 12 oz. fresh mushrooms, stems removed, chopped
• 16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 Cup raisins
• 1/3 Cup chopped red onion
• Lemon wedges, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1.. Place cider vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, sugar, prepared mustard, garlic salt, pepper and cream cheese in a blender, cover and process until smooth.

2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, mushrooms, bacon, raisins and onion. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.