Steam 1 1/2 cup sweet pototao cut into about 1/2 inch pieces. Steam for about 15 minutes. To where you can stick it with your fork, but will still be a great consistency to hold together in the salad.
Chop your broccoli and place in large bowl. Add in cooked chopped bacon, chopped apples, pecans, chopped cheddar cheese, chopped red onion and cranberries.