This is a great, tangy salad for potlucks or as an addition to a baked or grilled meat, such as chicken or pork. Broccoli is a vegetable that is chock full of antioxidants, so eat up!

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup mayo
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1 bunch broccoli, cut up (about 6 cups)
• 6 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 small red onion, chopped

Directions:

1. Mix mayo, sugar and vinegar in a large bowl.
2. Add broccoli, bacon and onion. Mix well and cover.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour or more before serving.
4. Tip: use light mayo to cut out fat.

This recipe was found in the Winter 2008 issue of Kraft Food & Family magazine.

The other day I wanted something different for lunch. I looked in my fridge and the first thing I saw was a bagged salad. I figured I would just have a regular, old salad with croutons and dressing, but then I decided I wanted something better than that. That’s where this recipe comes from and you will be amazed by how delicious and simple it is. Not to mention, an inexpensive lunch or dinner addition.

Ingredients:

• 1 bagged salad, your favorite variety
• 4 apples, sliced in wedges
• 1 medium-sized container lemon-flavored yogurt (or 2-3 individual yogurts)
• honey, to taste
• lemon juice, to taste
• pecans or walnuts, optional

Directions:

1. Pour the bagged salad into a large bowl.
2. Cut apples into wedges and mix into the salad.
3. Put the yogurt into a small bowl.
4. Drizzle some honey, to taste.
5. Pour a couple of splashes of lemon juice, to taste.
6. Mix well and top with pecans or walnuts.

This is a great salad if you are on a diet or are just trying to eat healthier. Your children can definitely help with this one, because it’s so simple.