Keto Broccoli Salad
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4.6
Keto Broccoli Salad
Description
Keto Broccoli Salad combines bite-sized broccoli pieces with sharp cheddar, red onion, and crunchy sunflower or pumpkin seeds for texture and flavor. The dressing, a blend of mayonnaise, erythritol, and vinegar, coats the vegetables lightly and turns creamy as the salad chills. The sweetener balances the acidity of the vinegar subtly without overpowering the salad, providing a gentle kiss of sweetness that complements the savory components.
The salad is chilled for several hours before serving to allow the dressing to absorb into the broccoli and soften the onions slightly, improving flavor integration while preserving a firm bite. Right before serving, crisp cooked bacon is stirred in to prevent sogginess, adding a smoky and savory boost with a contrasting crunch. The salad makes a hearty side suitable for low-carb or keto meal plans.
Before serving, season with salt and pepper to taste. The chilling step is important as it transforms the dressing from seeming light to sufficiently coating. Bacon timing is key to maintain textural balance in the finished dish.
Ingredients
- 8 cups broccoli fresh, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 /4 cup red onion diced finely
- 1/2 /2 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- 3/4 /4 cup mayonnaise
- 5 tablespoons erythritol more or less to taste, low-carb sweetener
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 /2 lb Bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Combine broccoli, red onion, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, and cheese in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sweetener and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad.
- Let salad chill for about 3 hours. It may not seem like enough dressing but after it chills the dressing marinates and is plenty. This also allows the flavors to meld. Stir in the bacon right before serving.Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
- Add bacon only right before serving to keep it crispy and prevent it from soaking into the dressing.
- Chill the salad for about 3 hours to allow the dressing to blend with the broccoli and soften the onion.
- Adjust sweetener according to taste preferences before chilling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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