Broccoli Salad

I'm sure this salad was in our delicase everyday that we were open.  It varied daily, depending on who happen to make it.  I was light handed on the mayo, but I will say if it wasn't right our customers would be sure to relay that to whom ever was at the cash register.

Broccoli Salad

8 slices bacon

2 heads fresh broccoli, small pieces

1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 large red onion, diced

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 T sugar

2 t black pepper

1 t salt

2/3 cup mayonnaise

1 t fresh lemon juice

Place bacon in skillet and cook over medium heat until evenly browned and crisp.  Drain and crumble.

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, onion and bacon. 

Prepare the dressing in a small bowl bu whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.  Combine dressing with salad.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.  This is much better if allowed to sit 2 hours before serving.

12 servings

Some people like raisins, but I don't care for them in this recipe, but each to his own.