Broccoli Salad

 Today I'm re-sharing a super simple but DELICIOUS broccoli salad recipe.  I made this last night to serve alongside burgers and while it's not REALLY a salad it's the absolute best and the leftovers are to die for so make sure you add it to your radar this summer!

- Here's What You'll Need -

- 1 head of broccoli

- 1/2 cup cherry (or grape!) tomatoes

- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small chunks

- 1/2 cup raisins

- 1/2 cup chopped red onion

- 6-8 pieces of bacon cooked and chopped

- 1/4 cup sugar

- 1 cup mayonnaise

- 2 tablespoons white vinegar 

- Step 1 -

Cut the broccoli into bite size pieces, rinse and let it drain.

- Step 2 -

Chop the bacon, onion and cheese.  I chose not to slice my tomatoes since they were small.

- Step 3 -

Combine the broccoli, onion, bacon, cheese, tomatoes and raisins in a large bowl.

(be sure to watch for tiny fingers snatching up the cheese!)

 - Step 4 - 

Combine the mayo, sugar and vinegar.  Pour the dressing over the salad. 

 I used a little more than half of the dressing.... it may just be me, but I feel like that was plenty!

This sounds weird... but don't be afraid!

Sidenote - I was assembling this outside because it was about to rain and the light in my kitchen was AWFUL!  

Voila!  Done!  Easy and yummy and COLORFUL!

I served this as a side to burgers and it was delicious!  I'm not a fan of cooked broccoli and plain raw broccoli isn't necessarily my jam.... but I LOVE a good broccoli salad!  I think the raisins are what makes this one extra yum and kind of surprising.

Happy Monday, Friends!!!