Summer Picnic Recipe: Broccoli Salad

Summer picnic time is officially here and this delicious broccoli salad recipe is easy to make and is a real hit with picnickers! 

Broccoli Salad

Ingredients
2 heads of fresh broccoli
8 slices bacon, cooked
1&1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 large red onion, chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup mayonnaise (may substitute plain yogurt for a low fat version)
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions
Crumble the cooled bacon and chop the broccoli. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cheese, bacon, and onion. 

Whisk together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise (or yogurt), and lemon juice to make a dressing.

Combine dressing with salad. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.