Bodacious Broccoli Salad

Name: Bodacious Broccoli Salad
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 3 heads fresh broccoli, chopped; 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds; 1/2 large red onion, chopped; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/8 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
3 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 large red onion, chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
2

Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
3

Drain, and crumble.
4

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds and onion.
5

Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice.
6

Combine dressing with salad.
7

Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.