2016 Recipes-Broccoli Salad with Bacon, Raisins and Cheddar Cheese

• 1 head broccoli, with leaves trimmed off
• 6 to 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup cranberries
• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, cut into very small chunks
• 3/4 cup or less mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Wash the broccoli head. Cut the broccoli head into flowerets and small bite-size pieces. Wash them thoroughly again. Dry on paper towels. Add clean and dry broccoli pieces into a large mixing bowl. Add crumbled bacon, chopped onions, raisins, cranberries and sliced Cheddar cheese. To make a salad dressing, in a separate small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, white vinegar, and sugar and whisk until well-combined. Add the desired amount of this salad dressing to the salad and toss to combine.