Broccoli Stalk Salad with Goji Berries and Bacon

• 6 cups cut broccoli stalks
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup cooked bacon, loosely chopped
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onions
• 2 tablespoons goji berries
• 1/3 cup grade B maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

1. Peel the broccoli stalks, then cut lengthwise into thin slices using a mandoline.
2. In a bowl, toss together the broccoli, almonds, bacon, carrots, onions and goji berries.
3. In a blender, combine the maple syrup, mustard, shallots, vinegar, oil, pepper and salt until smooth.
4. Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat.

broccoli stalks, almonds, bacon, carrots, red onions, goji berries, maple syrup, wholegrain, shallots, white wine vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/broccoli-stalk-salad-with-goji-berries-and-bacon.html (may not work)