Broccoli Bacon Salad

2 fresh broccoli heads, cut into bite-sized florets

1/2 cup chopped red onion

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds

1 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup granulated sugar

3 Tbsp distilled white vinegar

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1. Combine the broccoli, red onion, cranberries, almonds, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.

2. To make the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and pepper together in a small bowl.

3. Pour the dressing over the broccoli salad and mix thoroughly.  Transfer the salad to a large plate or serving bowl.  Garnish with the crumbled bacon.

Source: "Savory Sweet Life" cookbook