An Easy Broccoli Salad Recipe That You Will Actually Crave! - California Grown

Ingredients

• 6 cups broccoli florets (about 2 crowns, separated into very small florets.)
• 1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes (halved)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese (see note)
• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or cubed
• 1/2 cup chopped bacon (optional)