There’s a good chance that you’ve had broccoli salad at a potluck or family picnic. It’s normally a staple and sits pretty among all of the salads that are swimming in fake mayonnaise, sugar, and other ingredients that do nothing, but put us in a comatose state afterwards. This version of the traditional broccoli salad is made with honey instead of sugar to give you an extra boost of energy. Take it to your next gathering and be ready to give out the recipe!


- 5 cups (about 1 head) raw broccoli florets, chopped
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 4 slices nitrate-free turkey bacon (Applegate Farms brand), cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup organic mayo or Veganaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- honey, stevia, or xylitol to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients and mix well. In a separate small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and mix well with a whisk. Add the dressing to the salad and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- gluten free, dairy free, heart healthy