Broccoli Slaw

It's gotten hot and baking has slowed down significantly.  Instead I offer this delicious salad recipe for the summer.  

Slaws are a great make ahead dish.  You can make them up earlier in the day and not worry about them sogging out.  I love a good cabbage slaw but this Broccoli Slaw is one of my favourites and it's very fast to put together.  A little creamy, a little sweet, great acid and wonderful crunch.  It's the best way to eat your broccoli.

Broccoli Slaw

                serves 6

1 head of broccoli

½ cup mayonnaise

4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tsp sugar

salt and pepper to taste

½ small red onion finely chopped

optional:

2 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped

¼ cup sunflower seeds

1. Wash and cut large stem off broccoli.  Cut off bottom and peel harder woody skin off stem.  Cut lengthwise into ¼ inch thin slices and chop small.  Cut head of broccoli into ½ inch planks and cut into smallish pieces.  Size is not really important but smallish, about the size of a thumbnail.
2. In a large bowl whisk the mayo, vinegar and sugar.  Season with salt and pepper.  (4 or 5 grinds of pepper and a big pinch of salt). Add broccoli and onion.  Options can be added here as well.  
3. Toss to coat.  This can be made ahead with options left out and added just before serving.