Classic Broccoli Cheese Salad with Bacon » Salads for Lunch

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
• 6 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets (about 2 heads or 24 ounces)
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
• ½ red onion (diced)
• ⅔ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup roasted (shelled sunflower seeds)