Broccoli Brain Power Salad

This is a very healthy, tasty and colourful salad that I got from a "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine. Enjoy! :)

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 side-dish servings

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup low-fat mayonnaise or 1⁄4 cup  salad dressing
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon cider vinegar
• 2  cups broccoli florets
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, shredded (1 medium)
• 1⁄4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 ounce)
• 2  tablespoons bacon, crumbled crisp-cooked
• 2  tablespoons red onions, chopped (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup water chestnut, sliced, drained (optional)

Directions

1. For dressing, in a small bowl stir together mayonnaise dressing, sugar, and vinegar.
2. In a medium bowl combine broccoli, carrot, cheese, if desired, onion and water chestnuts.
3. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and chill for 1 to 5 hours.
4. Makes 4 side-dish servings.