Skinny Broccoli Salad

• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 head of broccoli
• 6 ounces smoked gruyere or other smoked cheese cut in tiny cubes
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 red onion finely chopped

skinny ranch dressing

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 Tbsp buttermilk
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp onion salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dried dill
• 1/4 tsp celery seed
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• lots of fresh cracked black pepper

fried shallot garnish

• 2 or 3 shallots peeled and sliced into 1/8 inch slices
• 2 Tbsp flour
• vegetable oil for frying