Vegetables are Gross! *UPDATE*

*If you've already read the first part of this post, feel free to scroll down to the bottom half to see how my first try at making this Broccoli Salad went!

I recently had a lightbulb moment and figured out why my kids don't eat their veggies at the dinner table. Because they're GROSS!!! Yes, I said it, vegetables are gross. I don't like them either so I can't imagine why anyone would. How can I expect my kids to?

I'm not going to lie to my children anymore and tell them how yummy those nasty steamed brussel sprouts are.  I would rather have a coke and a chocolate ding dong than a salad. Sue me.

So... I'm on a quest to find some decent ways to serve vegetables that really do taste okay. This will be quite an adventure...

Here's the first recipe I'm trying out today. It's a broccoli salad I had at a friend's party and I couldn't stop eating it!!! That's very rare for me when it comes to vegetables! Her mom who brought the salad was kind enough to share the recipe. I hope I can replicate it!

Broccoli Salad 

1 large head of broccoli

1lb of bacon, crumbled (for vegetarian version, use ¼ cup of immitation bacon bits like Bac-os)

½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed small 

1 small red onion, chopped

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

2 handfuls Craisins or raisins

Dressing: 1 cup light mayo, ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons white vinegar

Chop veggies and mix together in a large bowl. Mix dressing ingredients and pour over veggies. Mix  to coat. Chill at least 2 hours, best overnight. Stir well before serving.

Okay, seems simple enough. Heading to the grocery store and I will update this post with a review and a picture tonight! 

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LATER...

Well, its taken me a few days to get around to making this but it was just as yummy as I'd remembered it!

Here are some photos...

The ingredients

I like convenience so I used this instead of frying up bacon

Done! Finally, a veggie dish that really is delicious. Crossing my fingers that the kids will love it, as well.