Broccoli Salad

• 1 large head broccoli cut into bite sized florets &
• 4 pieces of bacon cooked crisp drained and crumbled
• ¼ cup sunflower meats
• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Steam broccoli florets just until bright green color and still fresh crisp (about 3 minutes) then let cool. Prepare bacon, drain and crumble.  Mix all ingredients together and chill while preparing dressing.
Dressing

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/ 8 to 1/4 cup sugar (scant measure)
• 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
• Salt (omit if using salted sunflower seeds)
• Pepper

Mix all ingredients and chill until ready to serve.  Serves 4

[Note: Reserve broccoli stems for slaw.  Cut off tough ends and peal where the leaf come off the stem as they get tough too.  shred with a carrot or two, chop 1/2 bunch scallion make into Chinese Slaw recipe, halved]