Dad's Broccoli Salad

My Dad gave me this recipe for broccoli salad. I usually don't care for broccoli salads, because they can be so heavy with mayonnaise. However, this one is the best one I have ever had, and it is the only one I would bring anywhere. I am not sure where he got the recipe from, or if he just made it up.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• Salad base

• 2  heads fresh broccoli (tips mostly, cut into pieces)
• 1  small red onion, chopped
• 10  slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (Pre-cooked saves a lot of time and mess)
• 1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds, dried and shelled
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

• Dressing

• 1  cup mayonnaise (or Miracle Whip)
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Mix the broccoli, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins in a salad bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo, red wine vinegar, sugar and salt.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
4. Dad's advice: We sometimes let it sit in the fridge overnight to blend the flavors, but it's good to eat right away, too.