Broccoli Salad

This recipe for fresh broccoli salad has been part of my repertoire for so long that I can't remember where it came from. My husband, who lived on MREs and questionable protein sources in Iraq and Afghanistan, finds broccoli to be sketchy. I tend to make this for holiday dinners or cookouts where there will be extended family and friends eating. I'm not sure why my kiddos have such a difficult relationship with vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 c hot water

• 4 Tbs sugar

• 4 Tbs white vinegar

• 1 c mayo (I use Hellmann's)

• 2 heads fresh broccoli, washed and chopped

• 16 oz shredded sharp cheddar

• 3 oz bacon bits

Directions:

• Dissolve sugar in water

• Pour sugar/water mix over broccoli

• Whisk vinegar into mayo

• Stir in broccoli, cheese and bacon

• cover with plastic wrap and chill

Good stuff. Whether it becomes part of your Easter dinner menu or your summer cookouts, I hope you enjoy this recipe!