Broccoli Salad

2 bunches fresh broccoli (about 1 lb) cut into small flowerets
1 medium purple onion, finely chopped
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
6 strips bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup craisins
1 recipe Broccoli Salad Dressing (see below)

In a large bowl combine broccoli, onion and cheese. Refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in bacon. Add sunflower seeds and craisins if you wish. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad. Stir briefly. Serve the same day. This is a one seating salad...doesn't keep well, so be prepared to eater all up!

Broccoli Salad Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
2 TBSP red or white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Mix ingredients. chill at least one hour before tossing with salad (important to let the sugar dissolve).