Broccoli Salad with Bacon / Brokkolisalat mit Speck

5 stalks broccoli, tender top parts only, washed and cut into small stems
1 small red onion, peeled and sliced into rings
2 slices bacon, chopped and fried*
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
dash of sugar
2 tbsp. semi-hard white cheese, such as Swiss, grated

1. Using a steaming basket, steam broccoli until barely tender, about 5 minutes. (You can also microwave broccoli with 1 tbsp. water for 4 minutes.)
2. Remove broccoli from basket or microwave, cool, and place in a salad bowl.
3. Add remaining ingredients except cheese, then toss.
4. Sprinkle with cheese prior to serving.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves 4

*Omit the bacon to make this a vegetarian (and lower fat) dish.
To replace the flavor of the bacon, try substituting the bacon with a flavored tofu.