The Best Broccoli Salad
2 bunches of broccoli (use tips only and cut to bite size)
1 small onion chopped fine
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (grate you own if possible it's so much better)
1/2 cup raisens (sometimes I use golden just depends on what I have)
1/4 cup bacon bits (I use a pound of real bacon fired crisp and cumbled)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (toast them first and I use a few more)
1/2 cup sunflower seeds (don't use much more than this or it tends to overwhelm the salad)
Combine all in medium bowl.
Dressing (Can do 1 1/2 of this if you like more dressing, I usually do)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup mayo
Combine all in small bowl. Mix well, wil be lumpy. Pour over other ingredients and mix well.
Best if stands overnight before serving