Creamy Broccoli Walnut Salad - Food Gardening Network

Ingredients

• For the salad: 5 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 cups (about 12 ounces) broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) coarsely shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1/2 small red onion (about 2 ounces), thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup (a generous 1 ounce) chopped walnuts, plus more for optional garnish
• 1/4 cup (a generous 1 ounce) raw sunflower seeds
• For the dressing: 3/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fine black pepper, plus more to taste