Broccoli, Dried Cranberry And Smokey Bacon Salad

• 1 pound smoked bacon thick-sliced, hickory, fried completely until dark reddish-brown an
• 2 pounds broccoli fresh, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese thinly, or small cubes if you like
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons vinegar try using red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• sunflower seeds
• broccoli
• dried cranberries

1. In a large mixing bowl, blend the first 6 ingredients together.
2. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.
4. Blend well until sugar is dissolved.
5. Combine the broccoli mixture with the mayonnaise mixture.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Broccoli_-Dried-Cranberry-and-Smokey-Bacon-Salad-1649904 (may not work)