Broccoli & Cranberry Salad

• SALAD
• 5 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, see note
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup craisins dried sweetened cranberries
• DRESSING
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. (Bacon note: Original recipe calls for 1 C cooked and crumbled bacon, but for Nutrition Info to appear and include bacon, I had to go with 8 slices. Truthfully, I use about a whole 12 oz to 16 oz package.).
2. Combine all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
3. Combine dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined using a fork or wire whisk.
4. Add dressing to salad and mix well.
5. Refrigerate 1 hour.

salad, broccoli florets, red onion, cheddar cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, craisins, dressing, mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-cranberry-salad-266943 (may not work)