1. Put ½ lb bacon in a skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Cool and crumble.
2. Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and dice the red onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins,and almonds or your favorite nuts and mix well.
3..To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.