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In Season: Broccoli

Broccoli Slaw
Serves 8 - about 3/4 cup per serving

2 heads of broccoli
1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds that have been toasted
1/3 cup dried cranberries or currants
1/4 small red onion, finely chopped

Dressing
1/2 cup buttermilk, well-shaken
1/4 - 1/3 cup low fat mayonnaise depending on thickness desired (we used Hellman's low fat mayonnaise)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
Pinch of sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Chop it into small pieces. I used the stem and the florets, but it would work equally well with just the florets. Peel the stems if tough before chopping.

Toss the sliced broccoli with the almonds, cranberries and red onion in a large bowl.

Whisk the dressing ingredients in a smaller bowl. Pour the desired amount of dressing over the broccoli and toss it well. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Per Serving (about 3/4 cup): 122 Calories; 6g Fat (39.1% calories from fat); 1g Saturated Fat; 7g Protein; 14g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 161mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

So what else is in season?

While many fruits and vegetables are available year-round, most are at their peak and usually cost less and taste best during specific seasons. Our helpful produce guide lists the season's best options.

Spring
Apricots	Chives	Morels	Spring Lettuce Mix
Asparagus	Collards	Mustard Greens	Strawberries
Artichoke	Fava Beans	New Potatoes	Sugar Snap Peas
Avocado	Fennel	Pineapple	Snow Peas
Carrots	Fiddlehead Ferns	Rhubarb	Vidalia Onions
Celeriac	Mango	Spinach	Watercress

Summer
Beets	Corn	Peaches	Summer Squash
Blackberries	Cucumber	Peppers (Bell)	Tomatoes
Blueberries	Eggplant	Pineapple	Watermelon
Broccoli	Green Beans	Plums	Zucchini
Cantaloupe	Honeydew Melon	Raspberries
Chinese Cabbage	Nectarines	Yellow Squash

Fall
Acorn Squash	Cauliflower	Grapes	Pomegranate
Apples	Celeriac	Mushrooms	Pumpkin
Belgian Endive	Figs	Parships	Quince
Brussells Sprouts	Garlic	Pears	Sweet Potatoes
Butternut Sqush	Ginger	Peppers (Bell)	Swiss Chard

Winter
Chestnuts	Leeks	Radicchio	Tangerines
Grapefruit	Lemons	Radishes	Turnips
Kale	Oranges	Rutabaga	Brussels Sprouts
Kohlrabi	Clementines	Parsnips	Winter Squash

In season by calendar: Here's a guide to help you identify the best produce deals month-by-month:

January
oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, tangelos, lemons, papayas, cabbages: red, white and green; leeks, broccoli, cauliflower

February
oranges, tangelos, grapefruit, lemons, papayas, broccoli, cauliflower

March
pineapples, mangoes, broccoli, lettuce

April
pineapples, mangoes, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce

May
cherries, pineapples, apricots, okra, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce

June
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, corn, lettuce

July
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, corn, green beans, lettuce

August
watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, corn, eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, green beans, lettuce

September
grapes, pomegranates, persimmons, eggplants, pumpkins, tomatoes, spinach, lettuce

October
cranberries, apples, pomegranates, grapes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli, spinach, lettuce

November
cranberries, oranges, tangerines, pears, pomegranates, persimmons, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach

December
pears, oranges, tangelos, grape fruit, tangerines, papayas, pomegranates, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower

Usually always priced right:
bananas, potatoes, celery

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