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Cold Broccoli Salad with Bacon

This is destined to be your new favorite broccoli salad recipe - you'll love this version with its wonderful blend of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Salad Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 326 kcal

Ingredients
  

Broccoli Salad Dressing

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt (mayonnaise may be substituted)
  • ¼ cup (optional) mayonnaise (add for an extra boost of creaminess)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar (or ¼ cup allulose sugar substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Broccoli Salad

  • 6 cups fresh broccoli florets (approximately 2 heads of broccoli)
  • 8 ounces cooked and crumbled bacon (drained) (15 ounces of drained chickpeas may be substituted)
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup dried cranberries (dried cherries or fresh diced apple also work well.)
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts
  • ½ cup (optional) shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl mix together the Greek yogurt, sugar, vinegar, and mayonnaise (if using).
  • In a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients. Pour dressing over the top and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours. Serve.

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  • VARIATIONS: Use mayonnaise in place of Greek yogurt (adjust sugar if needed). Add in grated cheddar cheese and cooked and crumbled bacon. Raisins or dried cherries can be substituted for the cranberries. Use allulose and make this sugar free. 
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  • LOW CARB and KETO: omit cranberries and use allulose sweetener. Use a keto-friendly mayonnaise.  Adjust sweetness to taste. 

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 1239mgPotassium: 431mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 628IUVitamin C: 83mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 1mg
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