Description
Keto Broccoli Salad is a delightful, low-carb dish that combines fresh broccoli with crispy bacon and crunchy sunflower seeds, all enveloped in a creamy, no-sugar dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a satisfying side dish at holiday gatherings. With its rich flavors and refreshing crunch, it’s a go-to recipe for anyone following a keto lifestyle. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad is also make-ahead friendly, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads of broccoli (tops only)
- 8 slices of cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salted and roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp monk fruit or erythritol
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and monk fruit until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds. Toss gently.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg