CRANBERRY ALMOND BROCCOLI SALAD

Traditional broccoli salad is made better with the addition of crunchy almonds and sunflower seeds, tart cranberries and a creamy citrus poppyseed dressing!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 1/2 cups fresh broccoli, cut into small florets about 2 heads of broccoli
• 5 slices center cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup dried cranberries (reduced sugar would work too)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cut into very small cubes (or shredded if you prefer)

CREAMY CITRUS POPPYSEED DRESSING:

• 2/3 cup canola mayo (or regular full-fat mayo)
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
• zest of 1 small lemon
• zest of 1/2 orange
• 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds
• pinch of black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
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