Easy Broccoli Cranberry Salad Recipe with Bacon and Walnuts

bunch Broccoli ((chopped into small florets))

Red onion ((sliced))

Sugar-free dried cranberries ((or any dried cranberries))

Walnuts ((chopped; or pumpkin seeds for nut-free))

Bacon bits ((cooked))

Mayonnaise

Olive oil

Lemon juice

Orange zest

Garlic powder

Sweetener of choice ((optional, to taste - preferably powdered or liquid*))

Poppy seeds ((optional))

Sea salt ((to taste))

Black pepper ((to taste))