Broccoli Astroturf Salad

ccferne's Note:

This comes from the 'Moveable Feasts Cookbook' published by Mystic Seaport (CT) Museum Stores. It's featured in the 'Superbowl Splash' section. I generally substitute plain yogurt for part of the mayo and use an equivalent amount of (imitation) bacon bits instead of real bacon. It's the crunch that counts here.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 1.0 bowl

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets , chopped bite-size
• 1 cup red seedless grapes , halved
• 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried cranberries
• ½ red onion , sliced thinly (about 1 cup)
• 10 slices bacon , fried and crumbled
• 1 cup sunflower seed , toasted

Directions:

1. Combine mayo/yogurt, sugar, & vinegar in a large bowl, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
2. Refrigerate 2 hours or up to overnight before serving.
3. Taste before serving. Depending on the saltiness of the bacon, it may need a bit of salt.