Broccoli Almond Salad

A healthy, light crunchy salad with lots of flavor!

Ingredients

• 6 cups small broccoli florets

• 1/2 cup chopped celery

• 1/2 cup raisins or craisins

• 1/2 cup bac-o-bits or crumbled bacon

• 3 green onions, sliced

• 2/3 cup Vegenaise or mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 (3.75-ounce) package sliced almonds

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine first five ingredients.

2. In a small bowl, stir together Vegenaise or mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice.

3. Pour over broccoli mixture, tossing gently to coat.

4. Stir in almonds just before serving.

Recipe adapted from Paula Deen, Paula’s Home Cooking, 2007

Broccoli – Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. The phytochemicals in broccoli appears to slow the growth of leukemia, melanoma, and breast cancer.  When broccoli and tomatoes are eaten together, their cancer-fighting capabilities are more powerful because their active compounds work on different anti-cancer pathways.

Almonds – Anti-inflammatory. A fantastic source of fiber which may help prevent colon cancer. They have twice the antioxidant power with their skins on.  Almonds are also good blood sugar regulators.