If you are looking for a mayo-free salad recipe that isn’t just lettuce, you will love this refreshing salad.
This dish is perfect for casual gatherings, picnics, holidays or for any meal really.
Lemon zest and juice livens up this dish and you will get that oh, so satisfying crunch from the broccoli and pumpkin seeds.
BROCCOLI BACON SALAD WITH TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Notes
*1 tablespoon of honey contains up to 17 grams of carbs, or approximately 4¼ grams per serving. If this is too high for your needs, you can use a very small amount of stevia powder or liquid as a substitute.
Ingredients
- Dressing:
- 3/4 c. full-fat, non-flavored Greek yogurt
- 1 T. honey* or one very small pinch Stevia powder
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1 T. fresh lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Broccoli Salad:
- ½ small red onion, outer skin removed and cut into thin slices
- 2 large heads fresh broccoli, tough stems removed, rinsed, and broken into florets
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- ¼ c. fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 c. toasted pumpkin seeds, unsalted
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Add the broccoli florets to a large, microwave-safe dish and add 2-3 T. water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, or until florets are crisp tender. (Check after 3 minutes and adjust cooking times accordingly).
- Remove from microwave and drain excess liquid. Set aside, uncovered, and allow steamed florets to cool.
- In a large glass or other non-reactive bowl, combine the red onion, broccoli, crumbled bacon, and fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine. Top with ½ Greek yogurt dressing and toss again until ingredients are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight before serving. Cover and reserve remaining dressing, as well.
- Toss chilled salad with remaining dressing right before serving, or serve on the side for those who prefer a little extra dressing. Sprinkle with the toasted pumpkin seeds right before serving to keep them crunchy.
- *1 tablespoon of honey contains up to 17 grams of carbs, or approximately 4¼ grams per serving. If this is too high for your needs, you can use a very small amount of stevia powder or liquid as a substitute
Nutrition Facts
BROCCOLI BACON SALAD WITH TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
Serves: 4
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 228 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 17.3g | 26.2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.6g | 1.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 13.9g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
LeanKeto.com
Be careful of the honey in this recipe. Substitute with your favorite liquid keto-friendly sweetener.
Be sure to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving but for the best results, chill overnight.