Broccoli Salad with Sunflower Seeds

This salad is great year round, but with fresh broccoli available during the winter months when some other vegetables aren’t, I tend to make it more when it’s cold outside.

Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

½ cup sugar

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Broccoli salad:

6 cups broccoli florets, washed and trimmed

1 cup golden raisins

¼ cup finely chopped red onion

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

6 slices crisp-fried bacon, crumbled

½ cup sunflower seeds

To prepare the dressing: In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Mix well. Set aside while you prepare the salad.

To prepare the salad: Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the raisins, onion, and cheese to the broccoli. Pour the dressing over the mixture. Toss gently to mix. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

To serve: Sprinkle the broccoli salad with the crumbled bacon and sunflower seeds.

Makes 10 servings.