Salad – 1 pound broccoli – ½ cup chopped red onion – 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated – 8 ounces bacon cooked according to package directions – ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds Dressing – ½ cup mayonnaise – 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar – ¼ cup Dijon mustard – 2 teaspoons lemon juice – 1 tablespoon Swerve or sweetener of choice – 1 teaspoon minced garlic – Salt and Pepper to taste
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Cut the broccoli into florets. Fill a large pot with 3 inches of water and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli, and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately immerse in a bowl of ice water. Drain. Place the broccoli in a large bowl. Add chopped onion, grated cheese, bacon, and pumpkin seeds
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Swerve and minced garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Add the mayonnaise to the bowl with the broccoli mixture, and stir to mix well.
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Refrigerate fo 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.