Fresh Broccoli Party Salad

When I was asked to bring a salad to a bridal shower, I invented this salad with what I had in my kitchen. It is a crisp and delightfully unexpected combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. Not to be missed! Please note: cooking time does not include cooking bacon.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 4  heads fresh broccoli
• 1 1⁄2 cups light mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sugar or 1⁄2 cup sugar substitute
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  cup red grapes
• 1 1⁄2 cups dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
• 4  slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)

Directions

1. Clean and chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces in large mixing bowl.
2. Stir in mayo, lemon juice, and sugar.
3. Slice grapes in half to allow juices to run and stir into salad.
4. Stir in cranberries and sunflower seeds.
5. Transfer into large serving bowl and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.