Broccoli Salad

• 4 cups broccoli florets (small pieces)
• 1/2 lb. of bacon (Applegate OR Shelton's/nitrate free)
• 1/2 cup apple, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise (Spectrum soy and egg)
• 4 Tbsp. lemon juice (fresh lemon)
• 1/2 cup sugar (more or less to taste) I use Florida Crystals Milled

1. Cook the bacon until crispy.
2. Drain on paper towels and then crumble.
3. Toss together the apple, onion, raisins, sunflower seeds and bacon.
4. Add to the broccoli in a large bowl.
5. Mix in the mayonnaise and lemon juice.
6. Add the sugar.
7. Toss to coat.
8. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

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