Loosely chop your broccoli, discarding the bottom 2 inches of the stem. Wash thoroughly.
Add chopped broccoli to a food processor and pulse until your broccoli is evenly sized.
In a large bowl, combine pulsed broccoli, carrot, roasted chick[eas, bell pepper, cheese, onion, cucumber, chopped almonds, bacon and dried cranberries (if using).
Whisk together all dressing ingredients, adding water by the tablespoon to thin if desired.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
