Tasty Thursday-Broccoli Raisin Salad

Today Tasty Thursday is all about sides. This is one of my favorite sides and I love it in the summer.

Broccoli Raisin Salad

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1 bunch broccoli, cut into bite size pieces

1 cup raisins

1 med onion, sliced

2/3 cup sugar

2 Tbsp. vinegar

1/4 cup mayonnaise-type salad dressing

10 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

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Combine the broccoli, raisins, and onion in a bowl and toss to mix. Mix the sugar, vinegar, and mayonnaise-type salad dressing in a bowl. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours. Stir in the bacon just before serving.

Yields 8 servings

Note: for variety try adding nuts, dried cranberries, orange slices, celery, mandarin oranges, strawberries, grapes, or water chestnuts.)

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Trista over at The Pumkin Patch is the host of Tasty Thursday, head on over to her blog to see more tasty side recipes.

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My other Tasty Thursday Recipes

Kid pleasing edition
Breakfast Edition

Banana Boats for the Grill
Chinese Chicken Salad
Baked Mac and Cheese

Oh Henry Bars

Chocolate Souffle

Mild Tex Mex Beef

Eggplant Jambalaya

Sweet and Sour Chicken (or pork or beef)

Creamy Peanut Butter Pie