I have this overwhelming desire to purge all of the clutter in my house. However, the timing could not be worse. I have a shoulder injury, and surgery is scheduled for later this week. It reminds me of nesting before a baby. Except now, I want to start filling a huge dumpster.
When we cleaned out mama’s house, I wondered why in the world she would save some of the things she did. But, as it turns out, I have done the same thing.
Greg was once great at cleaning out. We would get up on a Saturday morning, and he would want to get rid of everything we had not used in a year. Things have indeed changed, though. I’m pretty sure he holds onto things more than I do now.
I want organization. I want those little clear bins with all like items in their place. I want pretty little labels on the containers, and I want it all done this week!
In my desire to organize, I also want to have a few easy recipes and freezer meals ready for Greg to prepare while I am on the mend. I do not doubt that he will be on top of his game, but if I can do a few things ahead of time, I will.
I have stocked the freezer with foods to grill. Greg loves grilling, but he would be okay with a big steak and nothing else. I, on the other hand, need a few vegetables. So, not only is the freezer ready, I have a few easy recipes for him to throw together.
This Broccoli Salad recipe is delicious. I originally saw this recipe on kristineskitchenblog.com, but changed it slightly by adding some mayo. It has a slight twist from the broccoli salad we all know and love, using fresh blueberries and apples for a wonderfully fresh taste. The dressing is sweet and tangy, making all of the ingredients come together nicely. It is excellent with anything grilled and makes a tasty side for sandwiches.
Broccoli Salad with Blueberries and Apples
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 cups fresh broccoli florets in bite-size pieces
- 1 large crisp apple cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup local honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Prepare broccoli and place in a mixing bowl, set aside.
- Cut apple and toss in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Add to broccoli along with blueberries, onion, cranberries and sunflower seeds.
- In a small bowl whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and poppy seeds. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate. Good for a couple of days in the refrigerator.