I prepared a cold supper for the family after the funeral of my father-in-law. Family from the surrounding region had traveled that day for the funeral. We wanted a relaxed time to visit before everyone returned home. I prepared four salads and a platter of sliced ham. We had crudités and a variety of cheeses ready when everyone arrived. The salads were prepared the day ahead. Rolls were ready to heat in the oven. And naturally, there was an abundance of cookies and cakes brought in by friends and neighbors. This recipe and the next three are for the salads.
Ingredients
- 1 10 oz. bag brocolli slaw (This is often found in the fresh produce section and sometimes includes grated carrots) or 10 oz of shredded brocolli stalks.
- 1/2 head green cabbage grated or sliced thinly
- 1/4 vidalia onion, minced
- 1/2 pound bacon cooked crisp and drained
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Procedure
- Mix brocolli, cabbage, onion, bacon, and raisins in a large mixing bowl
- Add 1/4 cup vinegar
- Add 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Add 1/3 cup lite sour cream
- Add 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Mix all incredients and taste. Adjust sweetness/acidity to taste by adding more maple syrup or vinegar if desired.
- If additional creaminess is desired, add remaining mayonnaise and sour cream.
One could easily substitute dried cranberries for the raisins, red onion for vidalia onion, or red cabbage for green cabbage.