Broccoli, Bacon and Cheddar Toss

Accent the flavor of fresh broccoli with sweet raisins, smoky bacon, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. MORE+ LESS-

Salad

cups fresh small broccoli florets

1/2

cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

1/3

cup raisins

1/4

cup chopped red onion

slices precooked bacon or 1/3 cup real bacon pieces

1/2

cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

tablespoons sugar

teaspoons lemon juice

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1

In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients except bacon.
2

In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
3

Just before serving, heat bacon slices as directed on package until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble. Stir bacon into salad.

To save about 110 calories and 12 grams of fat per serving, substitute reduced-fat Cheddar cheese for the regular cheese and use fat-free mayonnaise.
Either golden or dark raisins will work this recipe.