Broccoli Grape Salad

SERVINGS:
6

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. fresh broccoli (3 to 4 cups)
1 c. seedless grapes (red) halved
1/2 c. raisins (soak in 1 c. hot water and drain)
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 c. Swiss or cheddar cheese grated

Dressing:
3/4 c. (or less) mayo
2 to 3 Tbsp. sugar
2 to 3 Tbsp. vinegar (tarragon, wh.wine or apple cider)

Topping:
6 - 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Slivered almonds, optional

DIRECTIONS:
Cut into bite-sized florets. Drain well. Drain raisins after 5 minutes in hot water. Combine all in large bowl. Add cheese. Mix dressing, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add to broccoli mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

At serving time, add almonds and bacon and toss again.

Posted on behalf of Evelyn Fontenot