Did you know that asparagus is actually considered a finger food? It's true. As long as the stalks are firm and not covered in sauce, it's totally fine to pick them up with your fingers! Eating aspargus spears with your fingers is actually how I got my kids to try them in the first place!
If the spears are covered with a sauce, or are very limp, then you need to use a fork. (sorry, kids!) Folding a more limp spear in half with a knife is fine, too.
Caprese pasta salad is loaded with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and sweet basil and tossed with balsamic vinaigrette for an easy, bright summer side dish!
5 cups raw broccoli ( chopped into very small pieces ) 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped almonds 3/4 cup raisins 5 slices of bacon ( cooked crisp and crumbled ) 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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In a large bowl, toss together the broccoli, onion, almonds, raisins, bacon, and cheddar cheese. Toss to combine the ingredients.
In a small bowl, use a whisk to incorporate the mayonnaise and sugar together. ... See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories 267
Sodium 312mg 13% DV
Fat 11g 17% DV
Protein 9g 18% DV
Carbs 32g 11% DV
Fiber 4g 17% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat4g21%
Polysaturated Fat1g9%
Monosaturated Fat5g32%
Cholesterol20mg6%
Sodium312mg13%
Potassium492mg14%
Protein9g18%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber4g17%
Sugar10g21%
Vitamin A510IU10%
Vitamin B60.39mg19%
Vitamin C69mg115%
Calcium107mg10%
Iron1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
