Broccolicious Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 heads broccoli, cut into small bite-size pieces
8 pieces bacon, fried crisp, and broken into small pieces
1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine
3/4 cup slivered almonds (or cashews)
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Dressing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons buttermilk ranch dressing
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

In a roomy bowl, combine broccoi, bacon, onion and nuts. Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Pour over the salad and toss. (Or serve along side).
Just before serving, add the cheese and toss again.
flavor is better if the dressing is tossed with the salad half an hour before serving.