Red Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

• 2 pounds bacon
• 1 large head fresh broccoli, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup minced green onions
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 1/2 cups seedless grapes, halved
• 3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup mayonnaise

Directions

Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook, turning frequently, over medium high heat until evenly browned. Cool, and then crumble.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spread slivered almonds on a cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once during toasting. Cool.

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, crumbled bacon, celery, green onions, red onions, grapes, and toasted almonds. Toss with mayonnaise dressing. Chill for several hours in the refrigerator.