Carol's Broccoli Salad

My SIL made this for us when we went back home last year. I could not leave without the recipe. It is so very good. Use as much or as little lemon juice as you want, I wrote 1/4-1/2 cup because it varies with people's tastes. I hope you enjoy it!!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  cups broccoli florets
• 1  cup raisins
• 1  cup peanuts
• 1  medium red onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, cooked crips and crumbled

• Dressing

• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup lemon juice, to taste
•  poppy seed, optional

Directions

1. In a bowl mix together broccoli crowns, raisins, peanuts, onion, and bacon.
2. In a separate bowl blend together the dressing ingredients.
3. Pour dressing over the broccoli mixture and refrigerate overnight.
4. Let the flavors blend, although it is pretty good right away, but definitely better after sitting.