Rosie Makes A Broccoli And Cauliflower Salad.

 I love quick salads for snacking on

or for a light side dish to go with a meal.

 Today's salad is a broccoli and cauliflower composition

with wonderful flavors

and a tangy Balsamic-flavored dressing.

 I started out with half a bunch of cauliflower

and half a bunch of broccoli.

 Cut into small florets.

 

 Bring salted water to a boil over high heat

and put the florets in.

When the water almost comes back to a boil,
(about 2 minutes)

drain the broccoli and cauliflower and ...

 ... immediately plunge into ice water

to stop the cooking and set the green color of the broccoli.

 

 Additions for the salad include:

1/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup toasted almonds

6 strips bacon, crumbled

  My ingredients are ready.

 After draining the broccoli and cauliflower,

blot dry with a blue-striped kitchen towel.

 

Broccoli and cauliflower into the bowl.

 Raisins.

 

 Red onions.

 Toasted almonds.

 Everything's better with bacon.

 Now for the dressing.

 Dressing:

1/2 cup mayo

1 TB Balsamic vinegar

1 TB sugar

 Mix well.

Pour over salad.

Toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate.

I know it's hard,

but give it an hour for the flavors to meld.

 Mix dressing well.

 Pour dressing over vegetables.

 Toss to coat.

 Bon appetit!