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Broccoli-Cranberry Salad

Recipe by FranR

1 large fresh broccoli head, cut up

1/3 cup low fat sour cream

1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1 tablespoon jarred real bacon bits

Cut broccoli into small florets. Discard large stems.
Steam or boil florets for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop in a bowl of ice water.
In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and vinegar.
Drain broccoli and stir into sour cream/mayo blend. Repeat with cranberries, sunflower seeds and bacon bits.
Let stand 10 minutes to blend flavors.
Best served chilled.

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