Lioness's Broccoli Salad Supreme

• 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 12 cup raisins
• 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 cup matchstick carrot (or grated carrots)
• 12 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
• 14-12 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
• 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon red wine
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 14 teaspoon onion flakes

1. Add all salad ingredients, EXCEPT bacon bits, to a bowl that is large enough to hold them and allow mixing.
2. Mix all dressing ingredients in a separate bowl.
3. Add more onion flakes to taste.
4. Mix dressing into vegetables.
5. Serve immediately or chill, covered, in the fridge before serving.
6. Stir in bacon bit just before serving, if desired.

broccoli, cheddar cheese, raisins, sweet red pepper, matchstick carrot, sunflower seeds, bacon, lowfat mayonnaise, sugar, red wine, rice vinegar, onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lionesss-broccoli-salad-supreme-482187 (may not work)