Description

Although this salad is great for picnics and summer gatherings, don't limit it to summer months and warm weather. it's a great dish to take along to holiday dinners and parties. It needing a vegetarian dish, simply omit the bacon.

Ingredients

• 8 c. small broccoli florets or pieces
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 3 T. white vinegar
• 3 T. sugar
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 1/2 c. salted sunflower seeds
• 3/4 c. dried sweetened cranberries
• 1/3 c. finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 c. crumbled bacon from about 6 pieces, cooked

Steps

1. In a pot of boiling water, blanch the broccoli for 1 minute; drain; immediately place broccoli into an ice bath to stop the cooking. When cooled down, drain while preparing the salad.
2. Dressing;
3. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to a small bowl; stir to combine.