Keto Broccoli Salad Low Carb Broccoli Salad Recipe

Why This Recipe Is So Fantastic

Low Carb. I love broccoli salad recipes, but with the sugar in the dressing, the cranberries, and the raisins—it’s a keto nonstarter. Making my own ensures I know what’s in it.Side or main course. Sometimes I add cooked ham or chicken into the salad to keto salads and make it a whole meal in itself.Family-Friendly. It’s a recipe everyone can love, whether or not they are eating low carb. Filling. The fiber in this broccoli bacon salad makes it very filling. I find I can barely get through 3 oz of meat and about a cup of this broccoli salad before I’m quite full.

Can You Have Mayo On Keto?

Yes, you can have mayo when you’re eating a keto lifestyle. Not only is it low in carbs, but it also has a high fat content. You need to be cautious of which kind of mayo you’re grabbing to add to your broccoli salad. Three of the most popular low carb mayo options are Dukes, Primal Kitchen, and Chosen Foods.

How Many Carbs Are In A Cup Of Broccoli Salad?

In this Keto Broccoli Salad, there are 13 total carbs or 9 net carbs per cup. This, of course, will be higher in any broccoli salad that is not created with a low-carb lifestyle in mind. There are many myths about keto. The reality is that apart from sugar, flour, tropical fruits, commercially baked goods, and other high-glycemic-index foods, there are many things you can eat while following a ketogenic diet. So, how many carbs in broccoli? One cup of raw broccoli has 31 calories, 6 grams of carbs, 2.4 grams of fiber making this under 4 grams of net carbs. So not only is it a great low-carb vegetable, but it is also lower in calories.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For The Broccoli Salad

Bacon- this can be omitted for a vegetarian version.Broccoli Florets- I like to dice these into smaller pieces (about 1/4") so you get a little in every bite. Red Onion- Finely diced. Too large pieces can cause an overpowering bite.WalnutsShredded Cheddar Cheese- I prefer to shred my own for a lower carb count. Sunflower Seeds- The ones out of the kernel, unless you’re feeling extra ambitious.

For The Low Carb Salad Dressing

Sour Cream- Full fat makes this creamier and helps you hit your daily fat macros.Mayo- Use your favorite type. I prefer Duke’s.Apple Cider VinegarSplenda- You can substitute with any other sweetener of your choice. Just remember that this will impact the final dietary values of the dish.

How To Make This Keto Broccoli Salad Recipe

How Long Is Keto Broccoli Salad Good In The Fridge?

The longer you keep the salad in the fridge, the softer the broccoli will get. This is actually–at least in my mind–a good thing.

Healthy Vegetables. Many people struggle with getting in veggies on a low carb diet, while still staying within their ketogenic macro goals. But apart from green, leafy vegetables, many other low carb fruits, vegetables, and nuts can be fitted into a low carb, ketogenic way of eating. Healthy Fats. Whether or not you are following a low carb diet, fats introduce both taste as well as satiety into our diets. As long as you use low carb salad dressings, you can’t go wrong with a good salad with yummy keto dressings. Crunchy. Crunchy is usually healthy (put down the potato chips and add raw veggies.) And crunchy is something many of us on a restricted carb diet miss. (Try my keto seed crackers if you’re craving something crunchy, by the way. )Filling. The fat and the fiber in salads will keep you full for a long time. Intermittent fasting is extremely healthy for all of us, not just for diabetics or Keto eaters. Family-friendly. Picky eaters are usually happier with raw vegetables rather than cooked vegetables. Since none of us have time to make complex dishes, easy 30-minute ketogenic dinners that the whole family will eat are important.

Use pre-cooked bacon to make this recipe even faster.Omit bacon for a tasty, vegetarian keto salad. Buy the broccoli either pre-cut or from the salad bar to save yourself some time.You can use any type of seed if you’re not a fan of sunflower seeds.A little blue cheese thrown into this salad makes it quite delightful. Cover tightly to save the salad for a few days, so that you can better contain the smell of red onions in your fridge.Try this recipe with cauliflower florets. Add some cooked chicken or ham to this salad to make it a full meal.

As the broccoli marinates, it gets more mellow and more flavorful. To keep this broccoli salad for about 3-4 days, be sure to cover and seal very well. The last thing you want is to smell red onions in the Instant Pot yogurt you just made and left to chill in the fridge!

What To Serve With It

Prefer to eat this Broccoli Salad recipe as a side dish instead of a main course? Here are a few of my favorite things to serve alongside it to make it a complete meal:

Creamy Chicken SaladPan-Fried Pork ChopsKeto Meatloaf

More Low Carb Salad Recipes

Big Mac Salad - Super easy and tastes just like the real thing!Keto Tabbouleh - A delicious, vegetarian, and keto side dish.Korean Oi Muchim - A simple vegan and keto cucumber salad recipe.Red Onion Orange Salad - A fresh and light low carb salad.Antipasto Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette - A delightful Italian salad that’s perfect any day of the week!Keto Salad Dressing Recipe- this goes great on just about anything.

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Once you make this Keto Broccoli Salad, you’re going to want to bring it to every gathering you’re invited to! It’s easily the best broccoli salad recipe I’ve ever tried. Pin it on Pinterest for later, or share it on Facebook to save this recipe.