3 cups Florida Broccoli, cut into small pieces
1 cup Florida cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon Florida sugar
3 strips bacon, cut into small pieces
½ small red onion, sliced thin
¾ cup golden raisins
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise
¼ cup low-fat plain yogurt
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
½ lemon, juiced
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, season with sea salt. Blanch broccoli for about 1 minute then remove and submerge in ice water or cold water to cool; place in large mixing bowl. sauté the bacon pieces until brown and crisp. About 2 minutes before removing bacon from pan, add the halved tomatoes and the sliced red onions; sauté for about 2 more minutes and remove from heat, let cool. Once cool add this mixture to the broccoli and stir until combined. Add the golden raisins and the shredded cheese. In small bowl mix the mayonnaise, plain yogurt, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Combine and pour over the salad; mixing thoroughly. Refrigerate and serve cold.
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