Broccoli Lover's Salad

This easy salad is a broccoli lover's delight and pairs well with just about any lunch or dinner entrée. Feel free to omit the raisins, it's still delicious without them.

Ingredients:

1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sunflower seeds
10 slices bacon

Directions:

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.

2. In a salad bowl, toss together broccoli, raisins and red onions. In a separate bowl, whisk together the white sugar, vinegar and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

3. Before serving, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and crumbled bacon. Toss and serve.