Recipe--Broccoli-Cabbage Salad

Earlier this month, a friend of ours posted a recipe on her blog for Broccoli Salad. We made it with a few modifications to suit our own tastes, and it has quickly become a favorite recipe! One of my favorite simple suppers is a generous serving of broccoli-cabbage salad and a slice of cornbread. Delicious and fresh!

Broccoli-Cabbage Salad

2 lbs. fresh broccoli

½ of a purple cabbage, chopped

½ lb. bacon

8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese

½ a mild red onion

1 cup mayonnaise

¼ cup sugar

2 Tbsp. vinegar

Wash and drain broccoli. Trim and cut into 1-in. pieces; toss into large bowl. Chop about ½ of a purple cabbage and add to broccoli. Chop onion and add to vegetables, along with cheese. Fry bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. Add to mixture. Mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Toss with broccoli, bacon, cheese, onion and chopped cabbage. Coat all of vegetables well. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready. Serves 8 to 10. Note: I personally like to add some raisins to my serving of salad. I also think pine nuts might be a nice addition. Other members of my family don’t agree with me, J but you can decide for yourself!