Very Lemony Cherry-Broccoli Salad

¾c dried cherries (or craisins) - chopped

1 lemon - zest and juice

2T water

1lg crown of broccoli - florets

½c chopped celery heart

1 Vidalia onion - chopped

½c± mayonnaise

fresh ground pepper

salt - if needed

~ toasted/glazed pecans - optional
~ slivered almonds - optional 

Combine first 3 ingredients in a small glass bowl. Microwave until hot, a minute or so and set aside. Put broccoli florets, celery and chopped onion in a medium glass bowl. Add last 3 ingredients to the cherries. Combine and pour over broccoli and onions (pecans/almonds). Mix well and chill a couple hours before serving. . .Lin