Broccoli Salad

1 sm red onion finely chopped or 1 Tbsp dried red onion rehydrated in hot water for 5 minutes
1 c sunflower seeds
1 c raisins or Craisins
Optional: 2 oz chopped macadamia nuts

10 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled or 5/8 C real bacon crumbles

1 c mayonnaise - 208 gr
1/2 c sugar - 109 gr
2 T vinegar - 25 g

2 bunches of broccoli, cut into small pieces (stems can be easily chopped in a food processor)

Combine the first five ingredients.  Mix the next three together and then pour over the broccoli mixture. 

Hint: You can microwave the bacon for about 8 minutes to get it crisp.  Also, for a twist, swap the sunflower seeds for chopped cashews.

For anyone allergic to soybeans or eggs found in mayonnaise, substitute the following: 

Honey-Dijon salad dressing.  

3 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1/4 C honey

3 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

pinch black pepper

Combine the above and then add water to thin, as needed.