Doug's Famous Broccoli Salad

This one's a potluck pleaser! One bite and you'll be going back for more! This broccoli salad combines a satisfying crunch with delicious flavor. Bacon bits may be substituted for the bacon, or even bac'n bits if you want to make it vegetarian.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 big bowl

Ingredients

• 2  bunches broccoli, top and stems
• 3⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped red onion
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
• 3⁄4 cup  dry roasted peanuts or 3⁄4 cup salted peanuts

Directions

1. Wash and cut broccoli into small pieces. If heavy stems are used, peel stem and cut inner part into small pieces.
2. Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar, and mix well, then add to broccoli.
3. Mix in bacon.
4. Add peanuts last.