Dressing:

• 3/4 cup cashews, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes* (112g)
• 4-5 tbsp water (60-75g)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (30g)
• 1.5 tbsp maple syrup (30g)
• 1 tsp dijon mustard (5g)
• 1 large garlic clove (5g)
• 1 tsp onion powder (2g)
• 1 tsp salt (6g)
• 1/2 tsp pepper (3g)
• Optional add-ins: 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp dried dill, 1 tsp dried parsley

Salad:

• 5 cups broccoli, chopped into bite sized pieces (1lb // 455g // 1 large crown)
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in water for 10 minutes (55g)
• 1 medium apple, chopped (170g)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (60g)
• 1/2 cup candied walnuts (80g // store bought or homemade*)
• 1/2 cup vegan bacon, optional (60g)