Broccoli Salad Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥗 Servings: 10
Description:
A delightful broccoli salad recipe shared by a colleague that has become a favorite at potlucks. With a few adjustments for those watching their sugar and fat intake, this salad is a hit with everyone!
Ingredients:
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
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Prepare Dressing:
- In a small bowl, mix together the light mayonnaise, Splenda sugar substitute, white vinegar, and pepper until well combined.
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Combine Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, place the diced broccoli and red onion.
- Just before serving, pour the prepared dressing over the broccoli and onions.
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Add Toppings:
- Sprinkle the sunflower seeds and crumbled bacon over the dressed broccoli.
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Mix Well:
- Gently toss all the ingredients until the dressing evenly coats the salad components.
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Serve Fresh:
- Note that this salad is best enjoyed immediately after adding the sunflower seeds and bacon. It doesn’t keep well once these toppings are added, so be sure to mix them in just before serving.
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Diabetic-Friendly Option:
- For those with dietary restrictions, such as diabetes, the recipe uses Splenda sugar substitute in place of regular sugar.
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Enjoy!
- This flavorful broccoli salad is sure to disappear quickly at any gathering. Enjoy its crunchy texture and delicious taste!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 228.4
- Fat: 19.9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 21.7mg
- Sodium: 352.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.5g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Protein: 6.1g
This broccoli salad recipe is not only quick and easy to make but also offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Whether you’re serving it at a potluck, family gathering, or simply as a side dish for dinner, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy this delicious and diabetic-friendly salad recipe! 🥦🥓🥗
