Broccoli-Bacon Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large bunches broccoli
1/2 red onion or to taste
1 c. grated Swiss cheese
1/4 c. raisins (optional)
1/3 to 1/2 lb. bacon bits
1 c. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. ReaLemon juice
1/3 c. sugar

Preparation

Cook and drain bacon.
Crumble; reserve 1/3 for salad top. Wash, drain and pat dry the broccoli.
Slice onion in thin rings. Combine broccoli, onion, 1/2 cup cheese (reserving 1/2 cup to put on top of salad), raisins and 2/3 of bacon bits.
Blend mayonnaise, lemon juice and sugar to make dressing.
Mix dressing with other ingredients and marinate overnight.
When ready to serve, toss lightly and top with reserved cheese and bacon bits.