Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing (no mayo)

Ingredients

  • 6 cups broccoli- chopped very small, use the stem too! It is even tastier than the tops

  • ⅓ red onion diced

  • 4-6 strips of bacon - cooked and chopped, or 1/4 cup bacon bits

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • ½ cup white cheddar cheese - shredded

  • 3 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds

honey mustard dressing (no mayo)

  • 3 tablespoons dijon mustard

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt - or to taste

  • pinch of black pepper

  • water to thin - as needed

Instructions

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

  • Combine dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. (Alternately you can combine in a jar and shake) Add water as need to reach desired consistency. Taste, add salt and pepper to taste if needed, and pour over broccoli salad.

  • Toss salad to coat. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 24 hours.

Recipe from lecremedelacrumb