Broccoli Salad

1 medium head of broccoli

1 cup sunflower seeds or 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1 small red onion, finely chopped

12 strips bacon

1 cup mayo

1/3 cup sugar

4 tsp. white vinegar

1/2 tsp. salt

Finely chop one medium head of broccoli (remove the stem) – I used a manual veggie chopper – and add to a medium bowl. Add 1 cup sunflower seeds (or 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds) and 1 finely chopped, small red onion.

Cook 12 strips of bacon until crisp. Cool, then chop the bacon about the same size as the vegetables. Add to the bowl with the veggies.

For the dressing, combine 1 cup mayo, a scant 1/3 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons white vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well and taste to adjust seasoning. Pour onto salad and combine. Check seasoning again before serving; salad can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.