Broccoli Salad

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 8ounces8 ounces bacon
• Salt
• 5cups5 cups small broccoli florets
• 1cup1 cup mayonnaise
• 1tablespoon1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/3cup1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/4cup1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4cup3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2cup1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Preparation

Step 1

Cut the bacon into small pieces and cook over medium heat just until crisp; drain on paper towels.

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
Add the broccoli and blanch until bright green and slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
Drain well, run under cold water to stop the cooking, and drain again.

In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, onion, sugar and raisins.
Add the broccoli and toss the coat with the dressing.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Just before servings, fold in the sunflower kernels and the bacon pieces.
Serve immediately.