Broccoli Salad by Chef Laura Brennan - Foodies Markets

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, about 4 ounces
• 2 crowns of broccoli, 1-1 u00bc pounds, total weight
• u00bd cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/3 cup dark or golden raisins
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery, 2-3 stalks, depending on size of the stalks
• u00be cup very thinly sliced red onions (1 small red onion)
• 2-3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, divided, plus more to taste
• 1 cup prepared mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon mild honey
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root
• 1 u00bd Tablespoons dried chives
• Kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 medium apple, peeled and sliced or diced