Prep Time: 25 mins l Servings: 6

Ingredients

8 cups bite-size broccoli florets (about 3 heads of broccoli), rinsed and dried well

1 (3.5-ounce) package real chopped bacon (about 1 cup) or 14 to 16 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup dry roasted sunflower kernels

1 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup red onion, finely diced (about 1/4 medium red onion)

1 cup thick-cut shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

In a very large bowl, combine broccoli, bacon, sunflower kernels, cranberries, onion and cheese. Set aside.

In a small bowl, make dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar.

Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour. Toss again before serving.