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Broccoli Bacon Raisin Salad

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups broccoli florets and chopped stems from 2 heads
  • 8 slices cooked bacon crumbled
  • ½ cup red onion sliced thin
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes grape tomatoes cut in half also work well.
  • ½ cup raisins soaked
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • 8 ounces sharp Cheddar shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • ½ cup sugar ¼ cup if you’re using Miracle Whip
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Soak your raisins in cold water until they plump up.
  • Cook and crumble your bacon.
  • While the bacon is cooking, chop your onion and tomatoes.
  • Trim off any leaves from the broccoli stem. Remove the tough stalk at the end and wash broccoli head thoroughly.
  • Cut the head into florets and the stems into small pieces. Place in a large bowl.
  • Add the crumbled bacon, onion, cheese, sunflower seeds and raisins.
  • Place the salad in the refrigerator.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and place in the refrigerator.
  • Gently mix the dressing into the salad about a half hour before serving.
  • Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.