Broccoli Salad

By GrandmaFred

Ingredients

• 8ounces8 ounces bacon
• Salt
• 5cups5 cups small broccoli florets
• 1 1/2cup1 1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes
• 1-21-2 apples, chopped
• 1cup1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
• 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 or thinly sliced celery

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, grape tomatoes, apples and celery if using and toss to coat with the dressing. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Just before serving, fold in the bacon and sunflower kernels if using.