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Keto broccoli salad in a large bowl next to a wooden spoon

Keto Broccoli Salad

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This keto broccoli salad recipe is a low carb take on the classic, quick side dish that's perfect for parties, potlucks, BBQs, or as meal prep. Made with bacon, sunflower seeds, delicious chunks of cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and a homemade dressing, this is one of my our favorite keto side dishes... plus it comes together in only about fifteen minutes!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 12

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large spoon or silicone spatula
  • Small bowl
  • refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 6 cups broccoli florets (raw, chopped)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (cut into cubes)
  • ½ cup red onion (diced, optional)
  • 1 cup crumbled bacon (fully cooked)
  • ½ cup salted sunflower seeds

For the Dressing

  • ¾ cup full-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2-4 tablespoons Swerve (granular or Confectioners')
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Add broccoli, cubed cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, crumbled bacon, and sunflower seeds to large bowl. Stir to incorporate ingredients.
    Ingredients for keto broccoli salad in a large bowl
  • In separate bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Start with 2 tablespoons Swerve, then taste dressing and add more if desired.
    Dressing for keto broccoli salad
  • Slowly pour dressing over broccoli salad, stirring to fully coat salad ingredients. Refrigerate mixed salad at least one hour or until chilled. Serve chilled.

Recipe Notes

  • Red Onion: Some keto-eaters avoid onion but others are fine with it. Technically onions aren’t considered keto, but we only use a small amount in this recipe so they shouldn't have a big nutritional impact. They’re totally optional, though, so feel free to leave them out if you want! Skipping them will save you 1-2 carbs overall.
  • Make it Vegetarian: Use vegan bacon.
  • Make it Vegan: Use vegan bacon, vegan cheese, and vegan mayo.
 
Recipe yields approximately 12 servings. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using red onion and 2 tablespoons Swerve. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 12. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 228calProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 587mgPotassium: 201mgTotal Carbs: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gErythritol: 2gNet Carbs: 3gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
https://40aprons.com/keto-broccoli-salad/