Pattycakes in the Kitchen

This is a collection of my recipes. Many are quite old, and have been handed down through generations of my very Southern family. There are others that I have collected over decades of cooking. The purpose of this blog is to preserve and pass them on to the younger generations of my family, and to share with old and new friends. You are welcome and appreciated here. I hope you will join my blog, and visit often! Click JOIN THIS SITE below to join this group of friends who love food!

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Broccoli Salad

Ingredients:
1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets
½ cup red onion, chopped
½ cup raisins
½ lb bacon, crumbled
½ cup shelled sunflower seeds (or pine nuts)

Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp vinegar
½ cup sugar

Instructions:
Mix first five ingredients; blend salad dressing. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss.
A friend shared this recipe with me several years ago. This makes a lot of salad. Good for a family event. Enjoy!