Broccoli Cashew Salad with Apples and Pears

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• 5 cups broccoli florets (chopped into small bites)
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  Source: 5 cups broccoli florets (chopped into small bites)
• 1 each large apple (cored and diced)
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  Source: 1 large apple (cored and diced)
• 1 each large pear (firm, not soft; , cored and diced)
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  Source: 1 large pear (firm, not soft; , cored and diced)
• 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
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  Source: 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
• 1 cup cashews (toasted or roasted)
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  Source: 1 cup cashews (toasted or roasted)
• 1 cup dried cranberries
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  Source: 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
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  Source: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt)
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  Source: 1/2 cup sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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  Source: 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup honey (softened or warmed up)
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  Source: 1/4 cup honey (softened or warmed up)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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  Source: 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In a large bowl, combine together chopped broccoli, diced apple, diced pear, diced red onion, cashews (toasted or roasted) and dried cranberries.
2. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, honey, and salt. Note that honey should be soft and runny, warm it up if needed, so that it mixes easily. Whisk the ingredients until well combined and smooth. Add salt if needed.
3. Add the dressing to the broccoli salad and stir everything together.