Broccoli salad with cranberries and bacon is not only a delicious and nutritious keto-friendly dish. It’s also a combination of fresh broccoli and dried cranberries. Oh, and let’s not forget the smokiness of crispy bacon! Here in the South, we love ourselves some broccoli salad.
Reasons To Create Broccoli Salad with Cranberries and Bacon
- Easy ingredients that are probably in your fridge.
- Easy to prepare and packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, it is a perfect side dish or a light meal.
- It pairs perfectly with my baked chicken breast or fried chicken without flour.
- Easily make ahead of time, making this the perfect meal prep dish.
Grocery Store Must Haves For Broccoli Salad
– 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1/2 cup Craisins
– 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Salt and pepper to taste
How To Make Broccoli Salad
Prepare the broccoli
– Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly and drain them.
– Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add Toppings
– Add the raisins, crumbled bacon, thinly sliced red onion, and sunflower seeds (if using) to the bowl with the broccoli.
Prepare the dressing
– In a separate small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
Mix the ingredients
– Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture in the large bowl.
– Gently toss the ingredients until the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Chill and serve
– Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
– Serve the broccoli salad chilled as a side dish or a light meal.
Easy Variations
– You can add other ingredients to enhance the flavor and texture of the salad, such as raisins, shredded carrots, sliced almonds, or crumbled feta cheese.
– You can substitute the bacon with crispy tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.
Final Thoughts
Broccoli salad with cranberries and bacon is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish alongside baked meats or a smoothie. The combination of crunchy broccoli, sweet raisins, and savory bacon creates a perfect balance of flavors. This salad is delicious and a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet.
Broccoli Salad with Cranberries and Bacon
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 Cup Cranberries
- 4 Slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 Cup Red onion diced
- 1/4 Cup Sunflower seeds optional
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cranberries, crumbled bacon, red onion, and sunflower seeds (if using).4 Cups Broccoli florets, 1 Cup Cranberries, 4 Slices Bacon, 1/4 Cup Red onion, 1/4 Cup Sunflower seeds
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.1/2 Cup Mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Tablespoon Honey, Salt and pepper to taste
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
