As a child, I wasn’t a fan of broccoli, or “baby trees,” as Mama
called it in hopes of winning me over. Growing up, I realized that it
wasn’t so much broccoli that I didn’t like as it was cooked broccoli.
This salad using fresh broccoli is one of my dearest favorites. I always
make a double batch to send some to Mama because she loves it just
as much. This salad stays fresh and delicious for several days in the
refrigerator.
4 to 5 cups chopped broccoli
½ cup raisins
½ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 chopped red onion
1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sugar
½ cup white vinegar
How to make
Broccoli salad
Chop the broccoli, stalks and all, and place in a large bowl. Add the
raisins, bacon, onion, and sunflower seeds.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and
vinegar until the sugar is dissolved to make a dressing. Pour over the
broccoli mixture.
Stir to coat well and refrigerate until ready to serve.