Rocky's Broccoli Salad

total time:: 30 min

Really... I felt compelled to put this salad recipe in this book because it is purely a classic and it never goes out of style. This salad gets even better the longer it sits! I still love this salad and it just plain tastes so good! Broccoli, red onions, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, golden raisins and sunflower seeds. You can even add cauliflower if you wish! It is a powerhouse of nutrition too!

ingredients

1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 large red onion, chopped
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup real bacon bits
2 cups mayonnaise not Miracle Whip
1/2 cup vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

directions

1
In a large bowl, add the broccoli, red onion, sunflower seeds, golden raisins and real bacon bits. Mix well to distribute everything evenly.
2
In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Pour over the salad stuff and mix it all very well. Cover the container and chill in fridge until ready to use. Refrigerate left overs.