Broccoli Craisin Salad

I am addicted to this stuff. I love it so much!! And when I make it I eat the leftovers whenever possible, including for lunch the next day with some turkey meat thrown in. And I have no idea why, but I always forget about this salad til spring/summer hits and then I go "Oh yay!! Time to make broccoli salad again!!!" My in-laws were visiting last week, so it was the perfect excuse to make this, I was so happy to eat it again!! This recipe makes a big bowl of salad, perfect for a potluck. It would easily feed at least 10-12 people as a side dish, probably a few more. You can cut it in half if you are just serving it for dinner.

Broccoli Craisin Salad
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2 cups Mayonnaise
1 cup Sugar (I sometimes use 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup splenda)
2 Tablespoons Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 small Onion, chopped (or 1/2 of a medium-large sized onion)
2 cups Craisins
1 cup slivered Almonds
a few generous handfuls of Real Bacon Bits (about 2 cups)
2 pounds chopped Broccoli

In a large serving bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sugar, and both vinegars. Add the onion and stir well. Add the craisins, almonds, and bacon. Refrigerate for 1 hour. (I sometimes let it sit in the fridge for a few hours.) Stir in the broccoli and serve, or you can put it back in the fridge for another hour til you're ready to eat.