Lioness's Broccoli Salad Supreme

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 cup matchstick carrot (or grated carrots)
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
• 1/4-1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
• 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon red wine
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon onion flakes

Recipe

• 1 add all salad ingredients, except bacon bits, to a bowl that is large enough to hold them and allow mixing.
• 2 mix all dressing ingredients in a separate bowl. add more onion flakes to taste.
• 3 mix dressing into vegetables. serve immediately or chill, covered, in the fridge before serving.
• 4 stir in bacon bit just before serving, if desired.