Classic Broccoli Salad Recipe

Easy Crunchy Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

Salad
• 8 cups broccoli cut into small bite-sized pieces
• ½ cup red onion diced or sliced into thin ½ inch pieces (or shallot)
• ½ cup dried cranberries- (or raisins)
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts/pecans.
• 8 slices of bacon cooked cooled and crumbled or ½ cup of bacon bits
• Optional ½ cup chopped apples
Dressing
• 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2-3 tablespoons sugar
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
1. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds/nuts, and bacon. Pour the prepared dressing over and mix well.
3. It is best to cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.