Great Spring Salads

BROCCOLI   BACON   SALAD

Picture by Laura Rebecca

I love to make this salad for pot-lucks and family gatherings! Quick and easy to make:
Ingredients:
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4c. EACH reduced fat mayo and sour cream
4c. finely chopped broccoli crowns
1 red and yellow pepper, finely chopped (optional but it adds color)
1c. cucumber, finely chopped (optional)
3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
3 Tbsp. dried cranberries
salt & pepper to taste

1. Chop veggies, add mayo, sour cream, bacon, cranberries, salt, pepper and garlic.
2. Mix until uniform
     serves: about 6 ppl

CRANBERRY APRICOT ALMOND COUSCOUS

3/4c. couscous
1/2c. dried apricots, thinly sliced
1/4c. dried cranberries
1tsp cinnamon
1/4c. all spice
1/2 orange zested
1c. chicken stock
1/2c. orange juice
2Tbsp. olive oil
1tsp sea salt
1/2c. slivered almonds, toasted
1/3c. green onions
1/4c. chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, mint and parsley)
1/2c. crumbled feta

1. Combine couscous, apricots and spices in large bowl; set aside
2. Combine liquids, oil and sea salt; bring to boil
3. Add boiling water to couscous, cover immediately and let stand 5min until liquids absorb.
3. Fluff couscous with fork, add almonds, green onions, and fresh herbs; season with salt & pepper to taste
4. Garnish with feta cheese; if to dry add olive oil or lemon juice

CARROT CRANBERRY SALAD

Pictures by Olya Drozd, thanks for the recipe!

depending on how big you want your salad:
2-4 shredded carrots
1/4-1/2c. cranberries
1/4-1/2c. chopped walnuts
1/4-1/2c. plain yogurt
1/4-1/2tsp cinnamon
1-2Tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
honey- if you want some sweetnes
garlic- if you want it more savoury

Add all ingredients together until uniform!