Bodacious Broccoli Salad

INGREDIENTS: 8 slices bacon 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 large red onion, chopped 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/8 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTIONS: Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Combine dressing with salad. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

YUM! I love this broccoli salad. Soooo good! I could eat tons of it. I haven't had it since surgery though. Actually, I haven't had many vegetables since surgery! Kathy

Oh! My family would love this! Would probably be good with some raisons too!