Broccoli Raisin Salad

Broccoli Raisin Salad
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1 bunch broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup raisins
1 med onion, sliced
2/3 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise-type salad dressing
10 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
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Combine the broccoli, raisins, and onion in a bowl and toss to mix. Mix the sugar, vinagar, and mayonnaie-type salad dressing in a bowl. Pour over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours. Stir in the bacon just before serving.Yields 8 servingsNote: for variety try adding nuts, dried cranberries, orange slices, celery, mandarin oranges, strawberries, grapes, or water chestnuts.)