Servings: 8 to 10

3 bunches of broccoli, cut into flowerets 3 bunches of broccoli, cut into flowerets
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 medium red onion, chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped
½ cup raisins (regular or Golden) ½ cup raisins (regular or Golden)
½ cup sunflower seeds (roasted, salted optional) ½ cup sunflower seeds (roasted, salted optional)
1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sugar ½ cup sugar
2 Tbsp cider vinegar 2 Tbsp cider vinegar

Stir together mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar to make the dressing. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds and onion. Add dressing and stir to mix well. Sprinkle bacon over the top.

The dressing can be prepared up to two days ahead of time.  The dressing can be prepared up to two days ahead of time.
If bringing this to a potluck or a group picnic, wait to add the dressing so that it doesn't all collect at the bottom of the bowl while sitting. For leftovers, remember to stir before serving.  If bringing this to a potluck or a group picnic, wait to add the dressing so that it doesn't all collect at the bottom of the bowl while sitting. For leftovers, remember to stir before serving.