Sweet Summery Broccoli Salad (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free & Dairy-Free, with Low-Carb Option)
This Sweet Summery Broccoli Salad is perfect for any summer gathering. It will compliment burgers and hot dogs, as well as grilled steaks or chicken.
Equipment
- Small Bowl
- Large Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Whisk
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 Pounds Broccoli Florets, fresh or frozen
- ¼ Cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins
- ¼ Cup Cashews, roasted & salted
- 4 Ounces Bacon, cooked & crumbled
- ½ Small Red Onion, finely sliced
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1½ Tbsp Raw & Unfiltered Honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and honey. Mix well with a whisk, electric hand mixer or immersion blender; set aside.
- If using frozen broccoli, blanch in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes; strain.
- Place broccoli, cranberries (or raisins), cashews, bacon bits, and onion in large bowl.
- Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; stir well until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate salad for 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (SparkPeople.com)
6 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
- Calories 256.7
- Total Fat 20.7 g
- Saturated Fat 3.3 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
- Cholesterol 19.8 mg
- Sodium 241.1 mg
- Potassium 1.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 14.2 g
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
- Sugars 9.5 g
- Protein 4.0 g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Tip: To make low-carb, eliminate the dried cranberries or raisins and replace honey with Powdered Monk Fruit.