Prepare all of your vegetables. Toss them together in a bowl to combine. Add the salt and pepper, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits. Again, toss well together to combine.
Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and stir well together.
Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour. It is best if left for four hours. This will allow for the flavours to meld beautifully.
Transfer to a serving bowl and stir well. Top with optional dried cranberries and sunflower seeds and serve.