Description
Fresh summer “broccoli salad” brings crisp green goodness to picnic tables with creamy dressing and crunchy bacon bits. Nutritious ingredients combine in perfect harmony, making you crave each delightful forkful of this classic side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (340 grams) bags of raw broccoli
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
Dressing:
- 1 cup creamy coleslaw dressing (2 carbs or less for keto)
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli by chopping it into bite-sized florets, creating a vibrant green base for the salad.
- Finely dice the red onion to add a sharp, crisp element that complements the broccoli’s texture.
- Crumble the crispy bacon into rustic pieces, ensuring each bite will have a savory, smoky crunch.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese throughout the mixture, distributing it evenly for a creamy tang.
- Drizzle coleslaw dressing over the ingredients, gently tossing to ensure every morsel is thoroughly coated with the tangy, creamy sauce.
- Transfer the salad to a sealed container and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Before serving, give the salad a quick stir to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the ingredients.
- Present the chilled salad as a refreshing side dish, perfect for summer gatherings or as a zesty accompaniment to main courses.
Notes
- Swap out mayonnaise-based coleslaw dressing for a lighter Greek yogurt version to reduce calories and add protein.
- Toast sunflower seeds or sliced almonds for an extra crunch and nutty flavor that complements the broccoli’s texture.
- Make this salad vegetarian by replacing bacon with crispy roasted chickpeas or tempeh crumbles for a similar smoky and salty profile.
- Prepare the salad a day ahead to allow flavors to develop more intensely, with the broccoli absorbing the dressing’s tangy notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg