Description
A delightful and easy-to-make side dish that brings a burst of flavor to any gathering. This salad features crisp broccoli, savory bacon, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a creamy no-sugar dressing that everyone will love. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a refreshing addition to your weeknight meals, this low-carb salad is not only nutritious but also quick to prepare—taking just 20 minutes from start to finish. Enjoy it chilled for the best flavor experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads of broccoli (tops only)
- 8 slices of cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salted 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.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, crumbled bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds. Mix gently.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir until well coated. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg