Elizabeth Burris' Broccoli Salad

1 1/2 lb Broccoli

1/2 Red onion; chopped

1 c Sunflower seeds

1/2 c Raisins

1 c Sliced fresh mushrooms

1 c Mayonnaise

2 tb Red wine vinegar

1/4 c Sugar (optional)

1/2 lb Bacon

-cooked crisp & crumbled CLEAN AND CUT the whole broccoli into small pieces. Use all of the broccoli except the end chunks. Mix together the broccoli, onion, sunflower seeds, raisins and mushrooms. Make the dressing by mixing the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Twenty minutes before serving, toss the salad. Toss with the bacon and the dressing.