Broccoli-Raisin Salad

Description

Raisins, Seedless by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large head broccoli washed and trimmed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• ½ pound bacon, fried crisp and crumbled (optional)
• ¾ cup low fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• ½ cup sugar

Directions

1. Cut broccoli into small florets and ½” stem pieces.
2. Combine broccoli, onions, raisin, nuts (optional), and bacon (optional).
3. In a small separate bowl, make dressing of mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.
4. Pour dressing over broccoli.
5. Refrigerate, covered, overnight to soften broccoli.
6. Toss before serving.