=) Sweet tomatoes- Joan's Broccoli madness salad

"I had this at a chain salad bar style restaurant in FL called Sweet Tomato's and found it on-line. Souplantation is another name for the chain. It was yummy. I make bacon in the microwave to save time and for easy clean up. If you use precooked baxon bits, this is a no-cook recipe. I think freshly crisped bacon is best but the other will do."-by Oolala

15 min | 5 min prep

SERVES 6 -8

• 1 bunch broccoli, uncooked, washed, cut into florets
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped

DRESSING

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Let's do it !

1. Mix the broccoli, bacon, cashews, raisins and onions in a large bowl. In a second bowl, beat dressing ingredients together gently until smooth.
2. About 10 minutes before serving, toss the salad with the dressing to allow flavors to meld.
3. Serve on chilled salad dishes.

Ps.
The main reason I go to sweet tomatoes is for this salad, it's so good.. I got the family eating broccoli ! Ps. I blanched the broccoli- 2 minutes max over hot water and quickly in cold water. (so the broccoli is still crunchy.) Then I use a salad spinner to get all the water out, or else the dressing will be watery.. Enjoy

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