Broccoli Salad

I have yet to find a deli broccoli salad that I like as well as my own recipe. It is so simple to make. If you want to make it even simpler try using the bacon that comes precooked and just needs reheating. Not quite as good, but then you don't have to clean up the bacon mess either.

1 large bunch broccoli (about 1 pound)
1 pound bacon
½ pound medium cheddar cheese
3 ounces minced Onion
3 tbsp. sugar
6 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 ¼ cup mayonnaise

Fry the bacon very crisp, drain, and crumble. Chop broccoli into bite-size pieces. I tend to use more of the florets and tender stalks but if you want to use the larger stalks peel them first. Grate cheese. Finely chop onion. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. I sometimes use a combination of lowfat and regular mayo so play around with this if you want. Place broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion in large serving bowl, pour the sauce over and mix well. Refrigerate one hour before serving. The salad is best when served when the broccoli is still crisp but we even enjoy it the second day (IF there are any leftovers!)