Broccoli & Cranberry Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

SALAD
5 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, see note
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup craisins dried sweetened cranberries
DRESSING
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

(Bacon note: Original recipe calls for 1 C cooked and crumbled bacon, but for Nutrition Info to appear and include bacon, I had to go with 8 slices. Truthfully, I use about a whole 12 oz to 16 oz package.).
Combine all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl; mix well.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined using a fork or wire whisk.
Add dressing to salad and mix well.
Refrigerate 1 hour.