Audrey'S Sunshine Raisin Broccoli Salad

• 6 cups chopped fresh broccoli, including stems blanched, drained and cooled (I do not blanch, but leave it like it is)
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 lb bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh red onion
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds (optional)

1. Layer broccoli, raisin, bacon and onion in 2 1/2 quart serving bowl.
2. Mix sugar, vinegar, and mayonnaise.
3. together in small bowl; spread over onions sealing to edges of bowl.
4. Sprinkle sunflower seeds on top.
5. Cover and refrigerate to chill well.
6. Just before serving, toss thoroughly.
7. I do not put the bacon in until I toss it before serving.
8. I also just bought the packages of broccoli that was ready to serve.

fresh broccoli, raisins, bacon, fresh red onion, sugar, cider vinegar, mayonnaise, sunflower seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/audreys-sunshine-raisin-broccoli-salad-274351 (may not work)