Fresh Broccoli Salad

4 or 5  years ago, a lady brought this to our annual safari club summer picnic and we loved it. She said she's expected to bring it to every gathering. She was sweet enough to share it with me and it became an instant family favorite. The ingredients seems a little odd, but somehow, it all works and it's a nice change of pace in a summer salad lineup. I was craving it last week, but it was just the 2 of us so I made a smaller batch. 

Broccoli Salad

1 1/2# Broccoli crowns, cut into bite sized pieces

8 pieces bacon, cooked and diced

1/8 C Sunflower Seeds

1/2 C grated Cheddar Cheese

1/4 C Dried Cranberries

1/4 C Red Onion, diced small

Dressing:

1 C Mayo

1/4 C Apple Cider Vinegar

1/8 C Sugar (I probably use 1/2 of that)

Pepper

We grill a lot out here and it's not just a summer thing for us. I grill year round, but since it's been over 100° here, I've been grilling or smoking something every day. I served this salad with grilled pork chops I marinated overnight, grilled corn-on-the-cob, and the first garden tomatoes of the season.