First time I had this at a church potluck, another lady and I were nearly fighting over the last serving--it was SO good! So we took the empty bowl and went looking for the owner to BEG for the recipe. Here it is!
Trim broccoli stems, cut into 1/2 - 1-inch pieces; cut flower ends into small pieces, too; put into a large serving bowl.
Slice green onions into the broccoli (large onion should be chopped).
Add raisins and nuts to the broccoli and onions; tossing well.
Add bacon now or wait until serving time if you don't like it to get soggy-ish.
DRESSING: Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.
Add dressing to the broccoli mixture; stir well to coat everything.
If you didn't add the bacon earlier, add it now.
Best served at room temperature.
OPTIONS: Leave out the raisins or nuts or bacon--just don't leave them all out at the same time. Instead of 3 bunches of broccoli, add some cauliflower--very pretty, too!