BROCCOLI SALAD

This quick and easy broccoli salad is full of summer flavors. Savory bacon, sweetened dried cranberries, and roasted sunflower kernels- it's a light and filling dish that I always crave after a long day at the pool. As an added bonus, this recipe comes together in 15 minutes, and keeps well in the fridge!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped

• 4 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped

• 1/2 red onion, diced

• 1/3 cup dried cranberries

• 1/3 cup mayo

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

• 2 tbsp ranch seasoning

• Sprinkle of sunflower kernels to taste

• Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small bowl, mix together mayo and ranch seasoning.

2. In a large bowl, add in all remaining ingredients.

3. Add the mayo mixture to the broccoli, stir it all together, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to serving!