Broccoli and Feta Salad

By kathya5084

Ingredients

• 1 large bunch broccoli, or 4 crowns, separated into florettes (about 5 cups)
• 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
• 1 cup grape tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
• Dressing
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar (white wine, champagne, regular kitchen vinegar may be a little harsh)
• 2 tablespoon miran or rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon balsamic reduction (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 cup Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Cut broccoli into florets. (5 cups)
In a large bowl, with lid, combine the broccoli, onion, feta cheese, and bacon. Add to broccoli mixture and mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mirin, balsamic reduction, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper, until emulsified.
Add light mayonnaise and sugar, whisking well to dissolve sugar, and thoroughly mix..
Fold into broccoli mixture.
I think it's better made at least an hour or so ahead of time, flipping the container to evenly coat the ingredients.
Calories:
93 per 1/2 cup without tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes, sliced, 13 per 1/2 cup