Begin by chopping raw bacon into small pieces and cook in a cast iron skillet. When fully cooked, remove from the pan and cool on a paper towel.
While the bacon is cooking, begin chopping the broccoli in small, bite sized pieces.
Add broccoli finely chopped onion, cranberries & room temperature bacon to a medium mixing bowl.
Mix to evenly distribute all the ingredients.
Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar and salt.
Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the bowl of broccoli & mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour.
Just before serving, add hulled sunflower seeds and mix until well incorporated.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 4-7 days.