Description:

Healthy and tasty blending of broccoli, cheddar cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, red onion and bowtie pasta in a mayonnaise base sauce.

Source:

S.M.C.

Serves/Makes:8 Servings

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 lbs (1.1 kg) or 2 large bunches of broccoli, cleaned, peeled and cut into small florets
• 1 cup (225 ml) cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). bacon, fried, drained, cooled and crumbled (use more if you love bacon)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) red onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) salted sunflower seeds
• 1 12 oz (336 grm). package of bowtie pasta, cooked al dente, drained and tossed with a drizzle of olive oil
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

• In a small mixing bowl, blend together the mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• Add to the small mixing bowl with the sauce, the red onion, sunflower seeds, and shredded cheddar cheese; set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, put in the broccoli and bowtie pasta and toss gently to mix.
• Add the mayonnaise mixture to the broccoli and bowties and blend all the ingredients.
• Just before serving, add the crumbled bacon (If you add it too soon, it will get soft and loose it's flavor and the crunchy texture).

Comments

As a hint, you can add to this reicpe with great success! Try adding grated carrots, cauliflower florets, chopped kohlrabi, shredded turnips or any of your favorite raw vegetables.