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Loaded Broccoli Salad

Loaded Broccoli Salad: Crunchy, Creamy, and Oh-So-Delicious!

A vibrant low-carb Loaded Broccoli Salad with savory bacon, creamy cheese, and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli chopped into bite-sized florets
  • 1 cup cauliflower chopped into bite-sized florets
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup Colby Jack cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey adjust or omit for low carbs
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Skillet
  • large mixing bowl
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets, and dice the red onion. Gather in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool and crumble.
  4. In the bowl with the chopped vegetables, combine the crumbled bacon, Colby Jack cheese, and diced red onion. Mix gently.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until well coated.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with remaining crumbled bacon. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill enhances its flavor. Use fresh ingredients for best results.

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