Broccoli Ham Salad

Broccoli is a member of the Brassicas family. There are roughly 3500 different species and varieties included in this large Brassicas family, such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, and cauliflower. All 3500 of these different family members originated from one wild leafy weed of yellow flowers, known as the wild cabbage or mustard plant. They have been around since the beginning of time, and were eaten by the Ancient Romans. Today, these vegetables are one of the most widely eaten vegetables in the world, growing in roughly 150 countries.

We enjoy many different varieties of this delicious, healthy family of vegetables, on a regular basis. We eat and enjoy a lot of vegetables. We tend to have vegetables of some sort everyday, often multiple times a day.

When Larry went to Kansas to visit his family, I was asked to make a salad for him to take and share. I made a broccoli ham salad, with apples, red onions and cheese. Rather than making a dressing this time, I just sent him along with a bottle of sweet vidalia onion dressing to take with him, to toss into the salad right before serving. It was easier and more convenient to send him with a bottled dressing than worrying about whether or not it would spill in his car.

As with anything, there are many different variations of a broccoli salad. But this is one I made to please Larry’s family. Simple, easy-peasy and delicious.

I had a lot of leftover ham that I diced into small cubes. I cut the broccoli into small florets and steamed it for about 7 minutes to soften. Then added some peeled and diced apples, red onion sliced very thin and shredded cheddar cheese. That was it for this particular version of this delicious, popular salad.

Larry said the salad was a big hit with his family. I think it will be a big hit with your families too. 🙂

Have a great day and make everyday great. stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.