Broccoli Salad

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My MIL is such an incredible cook and she has so many great recipes that she shares with me! This may be my new favorite salad, and I LOVE that it has fresh broccoli in it. A nice healthy twist! This dressing is gorgeous, too, and would be great on other salads as well.


This one comes from the cookbook Essential Mormon Cook Book, which has some major winners in it. You should check it out, even if you're not Mormon. The recipes are non-denominational:)

{What you need}

2 Bunches fresh broccoli (about a pound) cut in small flowerets

1 medium purple onion, finely chopped

1 cup grated cheddar cheese
6 strips bacon, cookied until crisp and crumbled

1/2 cup sunflower seeds or raisins (optional, but HIGHLY encouraged)

1 recipe Broccoli Salad Dressing (See below)

In a large bowl combine broccoli, onion, and cheese. REfrigerate. Just before serving, stir in bacon. Add sunflower seeds or raisins if you wish. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad, and stir briefly. Serve the same day.

{Broccoli Salad Dressing}

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix all dressing ingredients. Chill at least one hour before tossing with salad.