The vinaigrette is great with any salad as well. This could easily be made vegan by omitting the turkey bacon and substituting maple syrup or agave nactar for the honey. I know the photo is not that great--I was in a great hurry to feed ravenous children...
So here's the character list:
For the vinaigrette:
1/4 c. honey
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. sea salt
3/4 c. grapeseed or olive oil (I use grapeseed for breakfast)
1/2 of a large orange or 1/4 c. freshly squeezed OJ
3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. onion (minced if you are not using a high-powered blender)
1 tsp. grated orange zest
For the salad:
big bunch of resh broccoli, cut up in small pieces
1/2 lb. turkey bacon, cokked, cooled and crumbled (I prefer Oscar Meyer--it crisps well)
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. sliced almonds
1/2 c. sliced green onions
1/2 c. dried honey sweetened cranberries
1 c. sliced orange
Blend all vinaigrette ingredients except oil on high. Turning blender to lowest setting (especially if using olive oil, you don't want to bruise it and it'll taste bitter!) and drizzle in oil.
Mix salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss well. Let chill for several hours. (I make this the night before when I serve it for breakfast.)

Looks wonderful! YUM!
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