Broccoli Salad

Ingredients

1 head brocolli
2/3 cups Miracle Whip or other kind of mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (This is also very good with honey ginger white balsamic vinegar)
1 teaspoon sugar ((can be substituted for by 1 tbsp of maple syrup))
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 - 3 medium slices bacon (cooked until crisp and then crumbled)
1/2 cup old cheddar (shredded)

Optional

1/4 cup almonds and/or sesame seeds or unsalted sunflower seeds (chopped)

Directions

Slice the tough ends off the broccoli spears. Trim right up to the flowers. Trim the tough outer edge of the stalk off and then slice up the stalk. Cut the flowers into bite size pieces. Place the broccoli in a salad bowl. Add the grated cheddar. Mix the Miracle Whip and apple cider vinegar; it should be pour-able now. Add the sugar or syrup, cranberries and salt and pepper to taste. Toss the broccoli with the dressing. Sprinkle the bacon on top and then toss gently.