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Broccoli and Bacon Salad

So this past weekend I had my orienteering clubs annual AGM and awards lunch. As per tradition each family brings either a pudding or salad depending on their surname. As we had twice as many pudding people, my family opted to do 2 salads. For those who know me know I have a sweet tooth and avoid salads like a plague. My mom and I agreed she would do one salad and I would do another. Put thinking cap on AKA browse pinterest for inspiration, and voila created a salad actually so nutritious and yummy I would make it again just for myself, plus it is relatively easy to make which is a huge bonus.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Broccoli head
  • 1 Packet diced bacon (lean is preferred)
  • 1 Cup Chickpeas
  • 1 Cup Almond Flakes
  • 1 Avocado
Method:
  1. Boil broccoli, ensuring it is cooked but not too soft and soggy
  2. Drain broccoli and put to the side to cool
  3. Cook diced bacon
  4. Add bacon to the broccoli
  5. Move broccoli and bacon into a large bowl
  6. Add chickpeas and almond flakes
  7. Cut avo into small cubes and add to the bowl
  8. Mix ingredients together
As simple as that, with the benefits of protein and some healthy fats

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