Sweet & Tangy Broccoli Salad

• 1 bunch broccoli, chopped
• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced into thin rings
• 1/2 medium yellow sweet onion, sliced into thin rings
• 1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half, lengthwise
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 6 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 6 drops hot sauce (Louisiana brand)
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1. Fry bacon, drain and crumble, then set aside.
2. Rinse and drain broccoli. Remove the tough bottoms of the stalks, slice stems and flowerets, then coarsely chop all parts and place in large mixing bowl. Quarter onion slices and add to broccoli along with grapes, cranberries, sunflower kernels,bacon and cheese. Toss well to combine.
3. For dresssing, combine remaining ingredients and mix well until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth.
4. Refrigerate all, toss broccoli with dressing just before serving.

broccoli, red onion, yellow sweet onion, red seedless grapes, cranberries, sunflower seeds, bacon, cheddar cheese, sugar, mayonnaise, extra virgin olive oil, hot sauce, white wine vinegar, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-tangy-broccoli-salad-350203 (may not work)