Depot House Marinated Broccoli Salad

Source: Depot House at Madame Julia's Bed and Breakfast - Recipe from Joanne Hilton, owner

Florets from 4 bunches broccoli
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
Small box (not individual) of raisins (1 cup)
Small pack of toasted or roasted sunflower seeds
16 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
2 cups mayonnaise or 1 cup mayonnaise plus 1 cup heavy cream
2 heaping tablespoons granulated sugar
Juice of 2 lemons

Cut fresh broccoli florets until small bite-size pieces. Toss with onion slices, raisins, sunflower seeds and bacon crumbles. Combine mayo with sugar and lemon juice. Pour over broccoli mixture. Cover in refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Delicious!!