Broccoli-Raisin Salad

Description
Raisins, Seedless by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

Ingredients

 * 1 large head broccoli washed and trimmed
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * ½ cup raisins
 * ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
 * ½ pound bacon, fried crisp and crumbled (optional)
 * ¾ cup low fat mayonnaise
 * 2 tablespoons vinegar
 * ½ cup sugar

Directions

 * 1) Cut broccoli into small florets and ½” stem pieces.
 * 2) Combine broccoli, onions, raisin, nuts (optional), and bacon (optional).
 * 3) In a small separate bowl, make dressing of mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.
 * 4) Pour dressing over broccoli.
 * 5) Refrigerate, covered, overnight to soften broccoli.
 * 6) Toss before serving.