Broccoli Bacon Salad

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SALAD

kosher salt

3 

heads broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces

2 

carrots, shredded

1/2 

red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 c. 

dried cranberries

1/2 c. 

sliced almonds

6 

slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

FOR THE DRESSING

1/2 c. 

mayonnaise

3 tbsp. 

apple cider vinegar

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium sauce pan, bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare a large bowl with ice water.
2. Add broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in the prepared bowl of ice water. When cool, drain florets in a colander.
3. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, carrots, red onion, cranberries, nuts and bacon.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
5. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and stir to combine.