Creamy Broccoli and Cranberry Salad with Bacon

1 large bag of broccoli heads (I got mine at Costco - about 6 cups worth…you can use the broccoli crowns in the produce section or you can just cut up a couple of heads of broccoli)

1 pkg bacon, cooked (I usually use the whole package but I only had ½ package here so I used some leftover ham that I had in the fridge) **

⅓ c finely chopped dates (you can use dried cranberries if you prefer)

⅓ c sunflower seeds (candied seeds are even better if you can find them)

1 finely diced red onion (about ½ c)

note: * if you are not a pork eater, you can substitute turkey/chicken bacon. It won’t be as crispy, but it will work. Perhaps add a splash of liquid smoke (you can get it at the grocery store and it lasts forever in your fridge)

subheading: Dressing:

2 tbsp Miracle Whip or mayonaise (Miracle Whip actually has sugar, which is generally not good but it works here because the extra sweetness adds to the salad components!)

¼ c balsamic vinegar

¼ c olive oil

1 tbsp bacon fat (optional but gives the dressing a smokey touch!)

Juice of one lemon

1 to 2 tbsp agave nectar

salt and pepper to taste

Balsamic glaze to finish (available in the vinegar section of most grocery stores)

Directions at justcrumbs.ca

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