B is for Broccoli Salad

This is one of those non-traditional salads that you either love or hate.  There is no middle ground.  No impartial attitudes allowed!  I am on the love side.  I can eat a very large helping of this salad and still want more.  It is a great side dish to make in advance and serve instead of steamed or roasted vegetables with your dinner or lunch.  If you like cole slaw or potato salad, you might enjoy a dish like this.  Give it a try!

Broccoli Salad

2 lg. heads of broccoli, cut into florets

1/2 c. golden raisins

1/2 red onion, sliced thinly

5-8 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled 

Dressing 

1/2 c. light mayo

1 1/2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

1/2 c. sugar or 1/4 c. Splenda baking blend

Cut up your broccoli and onions and mix in a medium-sized bowl with raisins.  Cook the bacon and then set it aside until you're ready to serve the salad.  Whisk together the dressing and marinate the broccoli mixture in the dressing for several hours in the fridge.  When you are ready to serve the salad, sprinkle the bacon on top.