Broccoli, Spinach, Bacon and Almond Salad.

A refreshing and healthy salad to have any time of the day. Serve as part of a meal or on its own. Use the freshest of ingredients and enjoy!

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Start with super fresh broccoli and spinach. These are the core ingredients and it is essential that they are fresh. I added some bacon to the recipe but this is optional.

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Wash your veggies well.

Ingredients:

3 broccoli heads-cut into small pieces and blanched in salty water

175 g bacon-diced and lightly fried

2 spring onion pieces (green tops) sliced finely

1 cup slivered almonds

1 full collander of spinach

Sea salt and black pepper to season (to taste)

Olive oil (cold pressed)-1/4 cup

Apple Cider Vinegar (organic with the mother)-2 tablespoons

Juice of 1/2 a large lemon or if small the whole lemon.

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Rinse the spinach well.
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Blanching the broccoli. Just a couple of minutes in boiling salted water then cool.
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Rinsing the broccoli under cold water to cool.
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Diced bacon. I used a shortcut pack.
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Lightly frying the bacon. Let cool.

Mix all ingredients together.

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Use a large spoon to mix everything. Have a taste and adjust oil, vinegar, seasoning or lemon juice to suit your tastes.
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Served here with schnitzel and veggies.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Fresh salads are so delightful and add a lovely element to your meals.

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