Servings: 12

8 slices bacon 8 slices bacon
2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 ½ cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 large red onion, chopped ½ large red onion, chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup red wine vinegar
1/8 cup white sugar ⅛ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup mayonnaise ⅔ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble.
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion.
Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Combine dressing with salad. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.