Broccoli Salad w/ Bacon & Cranberries

I have made this salad more times than I can count.  It was a salad we had picked up at our local deli one night for an easy side to our BBQ.  I loved the combo, but hated that everything felt drenched in dressing!  I knew I wanted to recreate it healthier..so on the hunt I went for inspiration.  We could eat this all the time.  It is fresh, travels well, and keeps well in the fridge for several days.  A perfect picnic food too!


Dressing:
1/4 cup allowed mayonnaise, I used my own homemade
1/4 cup allowed sour cream or yogurt (I used So Delicious Plain Yogurt)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar, or equivalent of stevia powder

Salad:
12 oz broccoli florets, and peeled broccoli stalks
4-5 pieces bacon, cooked & crumbled (my favorite is Trader Joe's applewood smoked, nitrate free)
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Whisk the dressing ingredients together and set aside.  Either chop the broccoli small, or pulse it a few times in a food processor.  I prefer this over larger florets.   In a large bowl, toss all the ingredients, and dressing to taste.    Store in the refrigerator!

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