Fresh Broccoli Salad

By calypan

Ingredients

• 2 heads fresh broccoli
• 1/4-1/2 red onion
• 1/2 pound bacon (or turkey bacon)
• 3/4 cup golden raisins
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup mayonnaise (or 1/2 mayo-1/2 sour cream)
• 1/4-1/2 cup white sugar
• 2-4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Optional: red grapes, walnuts, dried cranberries, cheese-filled tortellini (cooked)

Preparation

Step 1

1.Place bacon in a deep skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble.
2.Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.
3.To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.