Broccoli Salad

• 1 head broccoli
• 6-8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2  cup  chopped red onion
• 1/2  cup  raisins (optional)
• 8  ounce  sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into very small chunks
• 1  cup  mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoon  white vinegar
• 1/4  cup  sugar
• 1/2  cup  halved cherry tomatoes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Trim off large leaves of broccoli. Remove tough stalks at end and wash broccoli thoroughly. Cut flowerets and stems into bite-size pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add crumbled bacon, onion, raisins, and cheese. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stirring well. Add to broccoli mixture and toss gently.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen