Broccoli Salad

This is the salad my mom has at every barbecue event and it is fabulous! I'm really not a colslaw fan and neither are my kids, so this is a great alternative. There are so many different flavors in this salad and combined it's just perfect! Don't make it too far in advance or you might end up eating the entire thing yourself, trust me. :) I served mine as a side to pulled pork sandwiches.

Broccoli Salad

Recipe from Melody Blaser

4 cups of uncooked broccoli, cut up in bite size pieces if neccesary

1 cup celery, chopped

1/2 cup green onions, sliced

1 cup red grapes, sliced in half or thirds

1 cup green grapes, sliced in half or thirds

3/4 cups sliced almonds
4 strips of bacon, crumbled or about 3 Tbsp bacon bits
 
Dressing:
1 cup mayonaise
1/3 cup sugar
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
 
Whisk dressing together until it is smooth
Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and mix. Pour dressing over and stir.