This picnic salad will be adored by fellow guests, the guys and gals will equally love it. (That’s correct guys, it has bacon.) The broccoli base gives you something a little different than your typical salad, the combination of salty and sweet is perfectly blended, and the crunchy finish ties the perfect little bow on this wonderful package of flavors.
The Perfect Picnic Salad
Ingredients:
- 10 Slices of Bacon
- 1 Head Fresh Broccoli, Cut Into Pieces
- 1/4 Cup Red Onions, Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Golden Raisins
- 3 Tbs White Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tbs White Sugar
- 1 Cup Light Mayonnaise
- 1 Cup Sunflower Seeds
Directions:
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. (Shortcut: Cook in the microwave on a plate with five paper towels underneath and five on top for about 3-4 minutes, or until bacon is cooked through.)
- In a medium bowl, combine the broccoli, onion and raisins. In a container with a tight lid, add the vinegar, sugar and mayonnaise, seal, and then shake until the ingredients are blended. Pour over the broccoli mixture, and toss until well mixed. Refrigerate for at least two hours. (This salad only gets better with time!)
- Before serving, toss salad with crumbled bacon and sunflower seeds.
