Best Broccoli Salad

Trisha W's Note:

I made this salad for an end of school year pot luck. The following year I was asked if I would bring it again. People remember this salad from year to year. It can be made the day before and chilled - which is very helpful. It uses a full pound of bacon. The cook time is actually "chill time" in the refrigerator.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 bunch broccoli (tops only, broken into small pieces)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup sunflower seed
• 1 small onion, chopped (or less)
• 1 lb bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

DRESSING

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. Combine all the salad ingredients, tossing well to mix.
2. Mix the dressing ingredients together then toss with the salad mix.
3. Let stand at least 1 hour in the refrigerator (can be made the day before).

Reviews

[Athena139]

This was very good. I think if I made it again, I would use 2 bunches of broccoli and keep everything else the same. Maybe my prepackaged bunch of broccoli was smaller then usual? Not sure but I don't think the amount it made for me would serve 8-10 and the bottom of the bowl was a bit soupy.

[carolsue49]

This is the best broccoli salad ever. I make this a lot and every one loves it.

[JuneDawg]

I love this salad! I have had it many times from the deli, & have been searching for the perfect recipe. This is it folks! I made it as is, except omitted the sunflowerseeds. Next time I'm going to try with Splenda instead of sugar to make it a little more user friendly for my hips! Thanx for sharing Trisha!