Low Carb Broccoli Salad
Low Carb Broccoli Salad combines fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets with crunchy bacon, cubed Colby jack cheese, and diced red onion. The creamy dressing made from yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and red wine vinegar adds tang and a touch of sweetness, binding the salad ingredients together. This salad offers a crisp texture and a balance of savory, creamy, and slightly sweet flavors, suited for a low-carb meal accompaniment or side dish.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3/4 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup clover honey
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 4 cups broccoli chopped, florets
- 4 cups cauliflower chopped, florets
- 12 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 8 ounces Colby jack cheese cut into small cubes
- 1 red onion peeled and chopped
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate while you move on to the next steps.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, half of the bacon, cheese, and diced onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Top the salad with the remaining bacon.
- Serve the salad immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 531mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.