Broccoli Salad

By poljar

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1/2 C buttermilk
• 1/2 C mayonnaise
• 1/2 C sour cream
• 1 t garlic, minced
• 2 T fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 T fresh dill, chopped
• 2 T fresh chives, chopped
• 1/4 t onion powder
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/8 t ground black pepper
• 2 T apple cider vinegar
• 1 t sugar
• SALAD:
• 3 broccoli heads & stems
• 1 C carrots, grated
• 1/2 C red onion, chopped
• 1/4 C dried cranberries
• 1/4 C toasted pine nuts
• 1/4 C dry roasted sunflower seeds
• 3/4 C sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 thick cut bacon or 8 regular sliced chopped into small pieces

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine all ingredients for dressing in bowl.
2. For salad, remove broccoli heads from stems & cut into tiny florets. Add florets to dressing bowl.
3. Peel outer outer skin from stems & roughly chop stems. Add to bowl with florets.
4. Add rest of ingredients to bowl & toss until completely coated with dressing.
5. Place salad in airtight container. Place in refrigerator for 12 - 24 hours. Toss once or twice.
6. Serve chilled.