Ingredients:

  • 6 cups (540g) fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup (60g) red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup (75g) dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup (60g) sunflower seeds
  • 3/4 cup (85g) sharp cheddar cheese, cubed small
  • 6 slices (150g) thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp (42g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Fry the thick-cut bacon in a pan over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
  2. Cut broccoli into small, uniform florets. In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, diced red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and cubed cheddar cheese.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently fold with a spatula until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Fold in the crumbled cooked bacon last to maintain crispness.