Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

I never thought it would happen... but Pinterest failed me! I searched and searched for a Broccoli Salad that didn't use mayo in the dressing. (nothing WRONG with a little mayo, I just don't like to use it by the cup full if I don't have to!)  I finally gave up searching and decided to just make up my own. Thankfully it turned out really tasty. Figured I had better write it down before I forget in case the urge to make it again ever hits!

Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad

Salad

1 head broccoli, chopped
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
9 strips turkey bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
1 handfull craisins

Dressing

1 cup greek yogurt
1 T white wine vinegar
juice of 1 lime
1/2 T dry dill
salt and pepper

Directions
Mix all salad ingredients in large bowl. Mix dressing in small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and stir gently to combine. Refrigerate 1 hour and enjoy!

Blender Salsa

We have an ongoing love of Mexican food in the Yolar home. Every vacation we go on we search out at least one Mexican restaurant. It doesn't matter what country we are in, we have found them everywhere. But, sometimes life finds us at home and we must provide the Mexican food for ourselves!  This is a new recipe that we are using for blender salsa that is quite tasty. When salsa is made, it is eaten by the scoop full - there are no dainty dippers here! so this recipe makes a big bowl full of salsa. (If you have Pyrex clear mixing bowls, this is enough to nearly fill the middle sized bowl).

Blender Salsa

2 big cans whole tomatoes, drained (I save the juice for enchilada sauce!)
1 jar (8 oz) diced or whole jalapenos (not pickled) (We like spicy so could use more!)
1/2 yellow onion, cut into quarters
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt (depending on how much you prefer)
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. sugar
juice of 1 lime

Place all of the ingredients together into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips. You can refrigerate first to let the flavors all jell together, but our bowl never makes it off the counter before the chips start to be dipped!

Enjoy!

2012 - a new year of adventures, and of living a full life every day!

 

It is daunting and yet exciting at the same time. As we begin another year in Thailand, we miss being near family, especially right after the holidays. But we have loved meeting new (and old) friends as we returned to the country that we love. We loved 2011 and have some great memories. We are looking forward to the opportunities that will come this year.

 

Bring on 2012!!