Cranberry-Almond Broccoli Slaw

I found this recipe on Smitten Kitchen - a favorite blog for foodies. I love this recipe. I made it twice this week.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  heads broccoli
• 1⁄2 cup  thinly sliced  almonds, toasted
• 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk, well shaken
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 3  tablespoons  finely chopped shallots
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Trim broccoli and cut it into small pieces.
2. Toss the sliced broccoli with the almonds, cranberries and red onion in a large bowl.
3. Meanwhile, whisk the dressing ingredients - buttermilk, mayo, vinegar, sugar and shallots ( or use finely chopped red onion in the dressing ).
4. Add good pinch of salt and pepper to dressing and mix well.
5. Pour dressing over the broccoli.
6. Season with salt and pepper.