Broccoli Brain Power Salad

Description: This is a very healthy, tasty and colourful salad that I got from a "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine. Enjoy! :)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded (1 medium)
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (1 ounce)
• 2 tablespoons bacon, crumbled crisp-cooked
• 2 tablespoons red onions, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup water chestnut, sliced, drained (optional)

Steps:

1. For dressing, in a small bowl stir together mayonnaise dressing, sugar, and vinegar.
2. In a medium bowl combine broccoli, carrot, cheese, if desired, onion and water chestnuts.
3. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Cover and chill for 1 to 5 hours.
4. Makes 4 side-dish servings.