Broccoli, Bacon & Green Grape Salad - A Family Favourite

Broccoli, Bacon & Green Grape Salad. 

When I think of this salad, I think of the smoky bacon flavour paired with the balsamic vinegar dressing and of the sweet green grapes that liven up the serious broccoli. I also think of how almost everyone I make this salad for thinks it is weird until they have tasted it, and then they want more and more because it is awesome. I mean really, how can one go wrong with bacon??

I came across this simple (yet chock full of nutrients recipe) on the Paleo Diet Lifestyle website a few years ago and it has been a family favourite ever since.

Ingredients:
(slightly modified by SamiJoe)

Bacon (For a family of 4, we used a whole package)

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Green or Red Grapes, halved

Sliced Almonds

Green Onions

(Please note: The amounts of each ingredient is not important.Modify for number of guests.)

Dressing:

1/4 cup of Balsamic Vinegar
1/8 cup of Organic Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

-Cook bacon as per directions. Drain well.
Leave as slices or cut up in smaller pieces.

-Cut up other veggies and fruit.

-Mix dressing components and shake well.

-Mix all ingredients together and ENJOY!  Yummy BACON!

Feel free to add whatever else you might enjoy to this salad.  It has loads of opportunity for variation and is sure to meet your daily calcium requirements!