Broccoli Salad Supreme

I made this a few times this summer. Everyone loved it. I like to blanch my broccoli, but I posted as written. Prep time does not include 3 hour chill time.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 7-8 cups

Ingredients

• 6  cups fresh broccoli, uncooked flowerettes
• 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries
• 2  tablespoons onions, chopped
• 6 -8  slices bacon (cooked, crumbled )

• Dressing

• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, room temp
• 2  tablespoons water
• 2  tablespoons white vinegar
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons white sugar
• 1  tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  dash pepper

Directions

1. Beat dressing ingredients until smooth. Combine broccoli, dried cranberries and onion. Add dressing and toss gently. Cover and chill at least for 3 hours.