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Keto Broccoli Salad Recipe

This Keto Broccoli Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish, combining crisp broccoli, savory bacon, crunchy nuts, and a creamy tangy dressing. Perfect as a side or main dish, it’s versatile, low-carb, and easy to prepare for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 498 kcal

Equipment

  • Large serving bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Frying pan

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 packet Splenda, or other sweetener
  • ¼ cup Mayo
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream

Salad

  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ cup Red Onion, diced
  • ¼ cup Sunflower Seeds
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets, raw, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 6 slices Bacon

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bacon until it’s crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
  • Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat and save the rest for another use.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, the reserved bacon fat, and Splenda until smooth.
  • Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets and place them in a large serving bowl.
  • Add shredded cheese to the bowl with the broccoli.
  • Toss in the chopped onion, walnuts, and sunflower seeds.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
  • Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly to coat everything evenly.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap sunflower seeds with any other type of seeds you prefer.
  • Adding a bit of blue cheese gives the salad a delightful twist.