Broccoli Brain Power Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup carrot, shredded (1 medium)
1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 ounce)
2 tablespoons bacon, crumbled crisp-cooked
2 tablespoons red onions, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup water chestnut, sliced, drained (optional)

Preparation

For dressing, in a small bowl stir together mayonnaise dressing, sugar, and vinegar.
In a medium bowl combine broccoli, carrot, cheese, if desired, onion and water chestnuts.
Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and chill for 1 to 5 hours.
Makes 4 side-dish servings.