Trisha Yearwood's Broccoli Salad

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 lb bacon
• 2 cups small broccoli florets
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds

Recipe

• 1 in a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat just until crisp; drain on paper towels. when cool enough to handle, crumble the bacon and set aside.
• 2 bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. add the broccoli and blanch until bright green and slightly softened, about 3 minutes. drain well, run under cold water to stop the cooking, and drain again.
• 3 in a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, onion, sugar, and raisins. add the broccoli and toss to coat with the dressing. refrigerate for 1 hour.
• 4 just before serving, fold in the sunflower kernels and all but 2 tablespoons of the crumbled bacon. sprinkle the reserved bacon over the salad to garnish. serve immediately.