Broccoli Salad

Broccoli salad is easy to make and great to take to a picnic, outdoor event, or to a potluck. You also have a lot of flexibility in what you put into it. Have bacon, sunflower seeds, and red onion? Great! Have ham cubes, shredded cheddar, and pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)? Wonderful! Almond slivers, sun-dried tomato, and diced salami work great too.

Broccoli Salad

2 large heads of broccoli, washed and chopped into florets

Dressing:
1 c. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. vinegar (I like balsamic)
2 packets Splenda or Truvia
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. onion powder (if not using fresh onion)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Additions- choose 2 or more:
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 c. sunflower seeds (shelled)
1/3 c. red onion, diced
1 c. ham cubes (~1/4 in.)
1 c. shredded cheddar
1/3 c. almond slivers or slices
1/3 c. sundried tomatoes, chopped
1 c. salami, diced (~1/4 in.)

Mix dressing up in a medium bowl. In a large bowl, mix broccoli and chosen additions. Pour dressing over top and mix well until coated. Chill until served.