Donna's Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

My Sister-in-Law Donna makes this salad and my wife just loves it, so here it is. When you prep the broccoli and cauliflower, just use the flowerettes; no stems (save them for a vegetable stock recipe, etc).

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• Salad

• 6  cups broccoli florets
• 4  cups cauliflower florets
• 1  cup  grated carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  diced red onion
• 12  slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 2  cups  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1  cup golden raisin (or more as desired)
• 1⁄4 cup  roasted  salted sunflower seeds (optional)

• Dresssing

• 1  cup mayonnaise (use real mayo for the best taste)
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. In a small bowl blend dressing ingredients with a wire whisk until well combined. Set aside.
2. In a very large bowl, toss together all salad ingregients, except sunflower seeds. Add dressing to salad and stir to coat.
3. Refrigerate salad for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
4. Add sunflower seeds just before serving.