A colorful, crunchy, sweet, and interesting blend of flavors, this salad is a great way to welcome in the Spring Season!

This delicious salad comes to us courtesy of allrecipes.com

Spring Salad
12 slices bacon
2 heads fresh broccoli, florets only
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup seedless green grapes
1 cup seedless red grapes
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
1 cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

In a large salad bowl, toss together the bacon, broccoli, celery, green onions, green grapes, red grapes, raisins, and almonds.

Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serves 8.

MF&L Staff at Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine.