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Low-carb broccoli cauliflower salad on a white plate ready to enjoy.

Broccoli cauliflower salad

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Introducing our simple and delicious Low-Carb Broccoli Cauliflower Salad! This salad is a flavor-packed, low-carb delight with crispy bacon, fresh broccoli, cauliflower, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and a zesty dressing. Easy to prepare and bursting with wholesome goodness, it's the perfect choice for a satisfying side dish. Enjoy delicious flavors in every bite with our Low-Carb Broccoli Cauliflower Salad!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Salad, Veggies and Sides
Makes 8 servings
Serving Size 1 cup
Net Carbs 7 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 head broccoli, (about 1 pound)
  • 1 head cauliflower, (about 1 pound)
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
  • ¾ cup sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon sweetener, (monk fruit/allulose blend is our favorite)
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • If your bacon is not already cooked, chop into small pieces and fry in a skillet. Once cooked, remove it to a paper towel-lined plate.
    Top view of chopped bacon cooking in a skillet.
  • Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-size pieces.
    Top view of broccoli and cauliflower florets.
  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and red onion. Stir until well mixed.
    Top view of dry ingredients for low-carb broccoli cauliflower salad in a large white mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, vinegar, sweetener, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
    Top view of mixing the dressing for low-carb broccoli cauliflower salad.
  • Add the dressing to the vegetables, toss until well combined.
    Top-view of low-carb broccoli cauliflower salad in a large white mixing bowl with wooden spoon.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
    Top-view of low-carb broccoli cauliflower salad on a white plate, next to a large glass serving bowl.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Broccoli cauliflower salad
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
267
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
7
g
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
Fiber
 
4
g
Sugar
 
3
g
Protein
 
11
g
Fat
 
21
g
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
35
mg
Sodium
 
565
mg
Potassium
 
457
mg
13
%
Vitamin C
 
67
mg
81
%
Vitamin A
 
67
µg
10
%
Calcium
 
149
mg
15
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

Equipment

Set of 3 glass mixing bowls.
1 Glass Mixing Bowls
Keywords broccoli bacon cheese salad, Broccoli salad, low-carb broccoli salad, summer broccoli salad
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